CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25 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 is seeking a  Principal Systems Test Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.

What Youll Get to Do

The successful candidate will join the Launch Support System test and deployment team and assist in system level verification testing and deployment activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing & participating in test and integration events at multiple deployed locations to include government oversight & insight test events.
• Authoring and peer reviewing comprehensive and detailed test plans, procedures, and reports using various MBSE tools.
• Overseeing and tracking progress in an agile based work environment.
• Interfacing with cross functional internal and external teams/stakeholders, government agencies & customers, and other parties critical to system integration & success.
• Review and evaluate test requirements to insure completeness of test program.
• Perform technical analysis of system and prepare comprehensive system level evaluations.
• Participate in test readiness reviews and interface directly with various test planning teams to ensure all test objectives are being achieved.
• Prepare system test reports, procedures, plans and contract data requirement lists (CDRL’s) for delivery to government customers.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 Years of experience with a Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with a Masters; 0 Years with a PhD. 4 Years of relevant experience may be used in addition in lieu of formal degree.
• 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.
• Experience performing & leading test events, reviews, and reports in a continuous integration environment. 
• Proficient in creation of test plans, test procedures, concept of operations (CONOPS), and other related artifacts critical to system testing. 
• Ability to effectively communicate and work amongst a cross functional team to drive program success.
• Experience working & interfacing with customer representatives in a government oversight environment. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline from an ABET-accredited university. US Citizenship with an Active Top-Secret Clearance or higher(awarded within the past 6 years).
• Working knowledge using MBSE tools such as CAMEO & DOORs
• Experience in agile environment leveraging Jira & Confluence.
• Experience with ICBM Weapon Systems, Missile/Rocket Systems, or DOD programs.
• CompTIA Security+ (plus) Certification.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 
• Employee Discounts 

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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.