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Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer - 17985
Northrop Grumman CorporationRoy, UT
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 20 days ago
Northrop Grumman rating
8.1
Based on 339 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
108th of 518 rated manufacturers
Job description
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Principal Systems Test Engineer / Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force's sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.
In support of the Sentinel System Test Team and the Test Strategy Pivot, collaborate across all functions within the program to develop advanced test campaign plans, concepts, techniques and requirements
Coordinate test event and test article schedules, and provide Liaison assistance between the interfacing Product and Test Teams.
Support the Test Team with vertical and horizontal program test integration activities in Roy Utah.
Successful candidates will have the following key attributes:
Proactive - anticipates Program test requirements from higher management, and initiate and complete actions required to meet those requirements.
Perceptive - sees the "big picture" but is also able to focus on the details and follows all of them through to completion.
Composed - maintains a "level head" in the extremely dynamic, fast-paced, and demanding environment, especially when working closely with management on test projects with highly compressed timelines and tight deadlines.
Discretion - self-initiates tasks with considerable latitude for independent judgment.
Basic Qualifications:
This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Test Engineer level (T-03) or Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer level (T-04).
Principal Systems Test Engineer: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD of systems test experience; OR an additional 4 years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer: 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD of systems test experience; OR an additional 4 years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
Must be a U.S citizen and have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, (<6yrs) with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
Experience with development of test plans, procedures, and reports (functional testing and checkout).
Demonstrated test campaign planning knowledge and experience
Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and execution of a large complex program
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with the Atlassian Suite of tools (Confluence, Jira)
Experience with high level customer engagement
Experience with schedule management, risk management and performance management
Experience facilitating Program Reviews
Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
Experience leading hardware procurement/supply chain operations
Possesses strong leadership qualities, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience in system development
Experience working within a multi-team environment
Experience with tableau and data analytics
Experience with earned value management knowledge in a program management capacity
Experience with high level customer engagement
Experience with Agile Project Management
Experience with creating and monitoring test metrics
Experience with a Test environment
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00The 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 regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.What Northrop Grumman employees say
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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.
Industry
Space research administration
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Falls Church, VA, US
Year founded
1939