Engineer/Principal Engineer Systems Test

Northrop Grumman

70d • $81,000 - $140,000

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 has an immediate opening for a Systems Test Engineer on an exciting program based in Dulles, Virginia.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Minimum of 2 years (level 2) or 5 years (level 3) of relevant experience
• U.S. citizen
• Active or current Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI at time of application
• LINUX proficiency (command-line, SSH, ability to view/edit files, understanding of LINUX file permissions) is required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant STEM discipline
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Current Security + certification is preferred
• Prior experience doing equipment installations in a customer environment is preferred
• Experience creating Python scripts is preferred
• Experience using a spectrum analyzer is preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze technical and contractual requirements to synthesize test cases for new features, enhancements, and fixes for an integrated LINUX-based hardware/software platform.
• Create detailed test plans and procedures needed to sell off requirements and demonstrate fully compliant system functionality.
• Create Bash and Python scripts for automated test activities.
• Participate in local field installation, integration, and test activities at a customer location.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree