Senior Principal Test Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

The Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division of Northrop Grumman Space Systems sector pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. We are a trusted mission payload and ground system provider with extensive experience providing end-to-end mission solutions from concept through operations and support. 

We are seeking a Test and Evaluation Lead/Senior Principal Test Engineer to join our talented team in support of the ESS Mission Planning program in Redondo Beach, CA.

This position is contingent upon program award and/or customer funding.

What you'll get to do:

• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment
• Plan and arrange the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices
• Provide test area with parameters for sample testing and specify tests to be performed
• Compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements
• Test all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience; PhD with 4 years of relevant experience
• Active Secret Clearance required at the time of application 
• Ability to lead a team of Test Engineers through agile development model with demonstration and test events
• Ability to conduct testing, deliver test data and test results, and assist the Government at the conclusion of each contractor test phase 
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving software integration problems 
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment 
• Ability to collaborate and communicate across teams to achieve common goals
• Ability to travel 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ability to conduct laboratory and field tests of software, parts, subassemblies, equipment, and systems to ensure performance meets contractual requirements 
• Ability to create test plans, test cases, test procedures, and test reports
• Ability to manage the defect backlog and closure process 
• TS/SCI Clearance

Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without re