Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer - 18419

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

146d•$89,400 - $167,500•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Test Engineer / Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer to support the Sentinel – Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. This role involves synthesizing customer needs into test solutions, developing and executing test plans and procedures, coordinating integrated testing, and performing system-level evaluations. The position requires a strong understanding of systems engineering principles and the ability to work with suppliers and develop innovative test methodologies. This position is located in Roy, UT.

Requirements

US Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification.
Principal Systems Test Engineer: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD.
Principal Systems Test Engineer: 2+ years of demonstrated experience in developing test plans and procedures.
Principal Systems Test Engineer: Understanding of systems engineering principles and processes, requirements decomposition and allocation, design and analysis.
Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer: 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer: 3+ years of demonstrated experience in developing test plans and procedures.
Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer: Understanding of systems engineering principles and processes, requirements decomposition and allocation, design and analysis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree or higher in a Science, technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field of study.
US Citizenship with an Active Top-Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification.
Experience with developing an Integrated Test Plan (ITP).
Demonstrated experience in RF/Comms test planning and execution.
Demonstrated experience in EMI/E3 test planning and execution.
Demonstrated knowledge/experience with AF Test Directive 99-103, or equivalent.
Demonstrated knowledge/experience with Model Based System Engineering principles, CAMEO, and DOORS.
Experience with ICBMs (MM, PK, Small Missile) or DOD programs.
Experience with JIRA and Confluence.

Responsibilities

Synthesizing customer contractual needs and requirements into element test solutions that acknowledge technical schedule and cost constraints.
Develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for segment testing.
Coordinate integrated testing activities.
Support development of the program Integrated Test Plan (ITP) for the Command Systems (CS) segment.
Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program.
Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare comprehensive system level evaluations.
Overseeing supplier test activities in support or requirement verification and validation.
Develop proof of concept test methodologies that support early risk reduction test execution to provide confidence in engineering solutions prior to verification and validation efforts.