Sentinel - Sr. Principal Test Engineer - 15239-1

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

66d•$111,700 - $167,500•Onsite

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 in Roy, UT is seeking a Senior Principal Test Engineer to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program. This position will be part of our Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE) On Board Test Equipment (OBTE) team to plan and execute vehicle level integration, test and checkout activities supporting the Sentinel, formerly Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD), program.

Requirements

8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD
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
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word
Experience with development of test plans, procedures, and reports (functional testing and checkout)
Experience with Software and/or Hardware testing experience
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management and customers
Works well in a team environment

Nice To Haves

A current DoD Secret or Top Secret/SCI level security clearance, to include a Single Scope Background Investigation, a periodic reinvestigation, or an original adjudication date completed within the last 6 years
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
Works well in a team environment
Proficiency in MS Office
Automated Test experience (development and execution). (LabView, Simulink, or equivalent)
Experience designing and setting up a Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) type test lab
Experience overseeing supplier execution of dynamic and thermal environmental testing
Experience design, test or handling ordnance equipment IAW RCC 319 or AIAA S-113A

Responsibilities

Define test requirements and test objectives, using Systems Engineering principles
Develop integration and test documentation (test plans, test procedures and test reports)
Prepare for and execute Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs)
Execute the integration, test, and assembly of the AVE in preparation for developmental flight testing
Integrate hardware from sub-system teams, interface with other elements teams, and the system and segment level teams
Develop and implement testing methods and test equipment
Interface with software developers and systems engineers in support of integration and test activities
Participate in technical exchange meetings, interfacing with customers (internal/external)
Perform data analysis against requirements and interfaces for each software build or hardware component
Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or new test requirements
Maintain test equipment documentation and follow configuration management requirements
Synthesizing customer contractual needs and requirements into element test solutions that acknowledges technical schedule and cost constraints
Develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing subsystems
Coordinate integrated testing activities
Serve as a technical lead and mentor to junior engineers on the On board Test Equipment Team
Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program
Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare comprehensive system level evaluations
Oversee supplier test activities in support or requirement verification and validation