Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer - 17058*

About the role

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Test Engineer / Senior Principal System Test Engineer for the Launch Systems team. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program. This position will support system test activities including prototype, development and qualification testing.

Responsibilities

• Work with System Engineers, Designers and Analysts to plan, execute and document testing for assigned systems.
• Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program.
• Develop test plans, procedures and test reports.
• Support development of instrumentation requirements for testing.
• Oversee and direct both test house activities and supplier testing activities for assigned systems.
• Provide test status to customer.
• Document test results and prepare test status documentation.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, suppliers, lab operations and other stakeholders involved in the testing process.

Requirements

• Principal Engineer Systems Test (T-03): Bachelor’s in Science with 5 years of experience, Master’s with 3 years of experience or PhD with 1 year of experience. An additional 4 years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Senior Principal Engineer Systems Test (T-04): Bachelor’s of Science with 8 years of experience, Master’s with 6 years of experience or PhD with 4 years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance, received or adjudicated in the last 6 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Top-Secret Clearance with completed investigation within the last 6 years.
• Experience with EMI & EMC Testing per Mil-Std-461.
• Experience with Shock and Vibration testing per Mil-Std-810.
• Experience with Construction Material and Structural testing.
• Experience with A&E testing.
• Experience with Supplier Management.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 – $134,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 – $167,500.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; 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.

Schedule

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.