Principal / Sr Principal Test Conductor - 19896

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

7d•$89,400 - $167,500•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Principal or Senior Principal Test Conductor specializing in hardware/software integration and laboratory operations for its Training Systems Team in Roy, Utah. The role supports Lab Operations and the Highly Immersive Virtual Environment (HIVE), including laboratory design, test planning and preparation, test-event scheduling, and compliance of hardware and software tools with physical and cybersecurity requirements. Ongoing HIVE support includes camera calibration, configuration backups, and storage maintenance. The position also works with MA to maintain and validate test-station software and hardware configurations and participates in test readiness reviews, acceptance testing, and integration events. The work takes place in a fast-paced, collaborative environment involving varied assignments and partners at different organizational levels. The position requires a Secret clearance at the start and the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable time based on business needs. Travel is approximately 10%. The standard work schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off. Relocation assistance may be available. The role has two career levels, with separate experience requirements and salary ranges.

Requirements

For Principal Test Conductor: High school diploma and 9 years of related professional or military experience; or a bachelor's degree and 5 years; or a master's degree and 3 years; or a Ph.D. and 1 year.
For Principal Test Conductor: 2 years of experience in a system test and/or aircraft test or operational environment.
For Principal Test Conductor: Basic knowledge and concepts of motion-tracking technologies.
For Principal Test Conductor: Basic knowledge and concepts of NX or other CAD software.
For Senior Principal Test Conductor: High school diploma and 12 years of related professional or military experience; or a bachelor's degree and 8 years; or a master's degree and 6 years; or a Ph.D. and 4 years.
For Senior Principal Test Conductor: 3 years of experience in a system test and/or aircraft test or operational environment.
For Senior Principal Test Conductor: Hands-on experience with motion-tracking technologies.
For Senior Principal Test Conductor: Hands-on experience with NX or other CAD software.
Active U.S. Government Secret clearance, with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment and independently solve complex problems.
U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Test Conductor, including test planning, execution, and operations.
Experience supporting laboratory buildout and test operations in a cross-functional role, including planning, scheduling, development, test integration, and execution.
Experience with industry software tools including Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Microsoft Office, IBM Jazz, Jira/Confluence, IMDS, and AutoCAD.
Active program clearance.
Active Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Contribute to detailed plans and schedules for integration checkout procedures.
Contribute to test development and review in collaboration with other engineering disciplines, systems test, and engineering management.
Coordinate test-equipment and personnel requirements for safe and efficient test execution.
Provide test support and make real-time decisions regarding safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Participate in post-test data evaluation and discrepancy resolution.
Serve as the focal point between internal and external organizations to develop test-data requirements.
Assist with laboratory design, test planning and preparation, and test-event scheduling.
Maintain compliance of hardware and software tools with physical and cybersecurity requirements.
Support HIVE operations through regular camera calibration, configuration backups, and storage maintenance.
Work with MA to maintain and validate test-station software and hardware configurations.
Participate in test readiness reviews, acceptance testing, and integration events.
Communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and independently solve complex problems.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Educational assistance.
Life insurance.
Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
Paid time off.
Health and wellness resources.
Employee discounts.
Disability insurance.
Company-paid holidays.
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.