CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Staff Systems Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

In support of the Sentinel System Test Team and the Test Strategy Pivot collaborate across all functions within the program to develop advanced test concepts, techniques and requirements.

What Youll Get to Do:

• Coordinate schedules, and provide Liaison assistance between the interfacing Teams
• Support the Team with vertical and horizontal integration activities in Roy Utah
• Successful candidates will have the following key attributes:
• Proactive – anticipates requirements from higher management, and initiate and complete actions required to meet those requirements
• Perceptive – sees the “big picture” but is also able to focus on the details and follows all of them through to completion
• Composed – maintains a “level head” in the extremely dynamic, fast-paced, and demanding environment, especially when working closely with management on projects with highly compressed timelines and tight deadlines
• Discretion – self-initiates tasks with considerable latitude for independent judgment

Basic Qualifications

Typical Minimum Education or Experience

• 12 Years with Bachelors in Science; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD; OR an additional 4 years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a U.S citizen and have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope,(<6yrs) with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Demonstrated expertise in test engineering methodologies as well as the design, implementation, and execution of comprehensive testing strategies for large-scale, complex systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Past experience with Flight Test Test Campaigns
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Experience with Range Requirements and 91-710 Familiarity
• Experience leading/technical owner of Design Reviews for Flight Test/ Launch campaigns
• Demonstrated experience of Technical Leadership across organizational boundaries to include customer interaction
• Experience with development of test plans, procedures, and reports (functional testing and checkout).
• Experience working with the Atlassian Suite of tools (Confluence, Jira)
• Experience with schedule management, risk management and performance management
• Experience facilitating Program Reviews
• Experience leading hardware procurement/supply chain operations
• Possesses strong leadership qualities, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in system development
• Experience working within a multi-team environment
• Experience with tableau and data analytics
• Experience with Agile Project Management
• Experience with creating and monitoring test metrics

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

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Primary Level Salary Range: $139,000.00 - $208,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.