Sentinel - Engineer / Principal Engineer Systems Test - 15129

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

19d

About The Position

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. Northrop Grumman Strategic Deterrent Systems division is seeking a Test Engineer / Principal Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in ( Roy, UT ) and will support test and checkout activities supporting the Sentinel, formerly Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD), program.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications Test Engineer : (T02) 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; Master's degree 0 years of relevant experience.; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree .
Basic Qualifications Principal Test Engineer : (T03) 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; Master's degree 3 years of relevant experience.; PhD 1 year relevant experience.; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree .
At least (2) years of demonstrated experience in writing Electrical/Mechanical component testing documentations (i.e.. Troubleshooting, test plans, procedures, reports)
U.S. Citizen with an ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance; (must be current & within scope at time of application)
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
Familiarity with systems engineering integration and test principles and processes.

Nice To Haves

Security + Certification
E xperience with automated test equipment for cable testing.
Active Top-Secret Clearance
Experience DOORS, IBM JAZZ
Active Special Access Program (SAP) access
Experience with Command & Control Systems
B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering
Experience with Model-Based Engineering Tools, including Cameo
Experience with test equipment design, procedures, and reports
Familiarity with testing standards like Mil-Std-810, D0-160 or Mil-Std.-461/464
Experience coordinating and leading integrated testing activities with multiple test teams
Cable testing/design experience (especially with automated test equipment)
Familiarity with Atlassian applications JIRA and Confluence
Experience with mechanical and/or electrical design
Test Automation scripting experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Ability to effectively communicate and present technical details to peers, and stakeholders

Responsibilities

Support the development of test requirements and detailed integration test plans, test procedures, test readiness reviews (TRRs), test data and test reports
Execution of qualification and acceptance testing per requirements, plans and procedures
Execute tests, manage and prioritize problems/failures
Participate in internal and customer test planning working groups
Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment
Write and deliver test presentations in support of program reviews and customer delivery (CDRL) development
Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or new test requirements
Troubleshoot both test and prototype issues & create Test Discrepancy Reports to document issues
Collaborate with systems engineers, testing houses, development engineers and other stakeholders involved in the testing process.
Review test plans, procedures, and reports; witness testing as the Cognizant Engineer
Participate in technical exchange meetings, interfacing with customers (internal/external) and contributing to a broad range of program deliverables