Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer - Integration Test(AHT)

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

39d

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 Defense Systems seeks a Systems Engineer to join our diverse team, working on the Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) portfolio of programs in Redondo Beach, CA. The selected candidate will support the FAAD Integration and Test team for an Army Air Defense System that includes defense against manned aircraft; rockets, artillery, and mortars; unmanned aerial systems (UAS); and cruise missile defense. This requisition may be filled at the Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer level: Systems Engineer - Bachelor's degree in STEM (and 2 years of relevant experience; or 0 Years with Masters) or additional years of experience in lieu of degree may be considered. Principal Systems Engineer - Bachelor's degree in STEM (and 5 years of relevant experience, or Masters and 3 years, or PhD and 0 years) or additional years of experience in lieu of degree may be considered.

Requirements

Experience with integration and testing of software
Experience creating test scenarios to test new functionality and verify requirements
Able to multi-task and demonstrate strong time-management skills
Demonstrated ability to function in fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Demonstrated ability to follow detailed steps in order to ensure tests are completed and products delivered
Hold or be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Strong mathematics and statistics aptitude/experience
Ability to read and interpret system level requirements
Experience with public speaking in order to present test material directly to customers
Ability to work with diverse technical, programmatic and user communities, supporting the modernization, capability development, integration and test of an Army command and control system
Current DoD Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Become expert in the operation of the FAAD System
Become expert in connecting the FAAD System to various sensors, weapons, and Army tactical interfaces
Develop and execute System Test Threads on the FAAD software application
Clearly explain and document (verbally and in writing) problems and improvements in the FAAD System
Explain and execute software test procedures for NG mission assurance and government test witnessing
Prepare technical presentations for management and the government customer
Support the integration and test of the FAAD system with other systems at various tests around the world
Analyze interface and functionality problems
Work with the software team to correct or improve capabilities
Verify successful integration of the FAAD System with interfacing systems