Engineer/Principal Systems Test
Relocation assistance may be available. This position requires an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. Travel is required, approximately 10% of the time.
About the Role
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a System Test Engineer or Principal System Test Engineer in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This role involves driving integrated test plans and system-level analysis while leading lab and integration testing in close collaboration with design and analysis teams in an Agile environment. Experience with DOORS and Jazz is key, and MQ-4C Triton background is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish Integrated Test Plans and detailed test schedules and procedures for SYSIII testing.
- Provide laboratory support for integration testing activities.
- Organize and lead test planning working groups.
- Collaborate with design and analysis teams to define test configurations and data requirements.
- Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure the completeness of the test program.
- Conduct technical analysis of complete systems and prepare comprehensive evaluations at the system level.
- Support test readiness reviews and conduct pre/post-test briefings.
- Conduct and contribute to pre- and post-test data analyses to support anomaly identification and resolution.
- Maintain metrics on testing status and constraints.
Qualifications
For Engineer Systems Test: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience in engineering, OR a Master's degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience in engineering.
For Principal Engineer Systems Test: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in engineering, OR a Master's degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience in engineering, OR a Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience in engineering.
For Both Levels:
- Active US Government clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
- Able to support extended work hours, weekend shift rotation, and second shift.
- Experience working with requirements.
- CompTIA Security+ certification.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- Capability to work with minimal supervision and develop effective approaches to problem-solving.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working in lab environments.
- Knowledge of system engineering processes.
- Familiarity with the Agile development methodology.
- Familiarity with IBM Jazz and IBM DOORS.
- System Requirement development experience.
- Prior MQ-4C Triton experience.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements, including a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
- Phenomenal learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
- Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay.
- Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and company results.
- Long Term Incentives for eligible employees in Vice President or Director positions.
Pay
Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; base salary offers consider factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.
Schedule
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off. Ability to support extended work hours, weekend shift rotation, and second shift as needed.