Systems Test Engineer / Principal Systems Test Engineer

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

**Description**

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.

Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges.

We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible.

With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.



At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions.

In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning.

We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions.

By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader.

At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.



Are you interested in defining possible?

**Northrop Grumman Mission Systems** is seeking a candidate to fill a **Systems Test Engineer / Principal Systems Test Engineer** position.

This position will be located in Chantilly, VA at the SIGINT Technology Center's (STC).

The STC is where technology and teamwork come together to meet the unique needs of the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.

The STC is comprised of multiple mission-focused programs with projects ranging from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) SIGINT payload and data link development to OCONUS/CONUS mission/maintenance support.

STC tasks include system design, engineering development, system integration, hands-on build and test, field operations and maintenance, training, and production.

This role is to support a program that works on SIGINT payloads that are integrated on various airborne and ground platforms.

The team supports tasking ranging from Operations and Maintenance (O&M) to Research and Development (R&D) to low quantity Production.

The current portfolio includes 9 different types of systems and 32 fielded systems that are operated globally.

The team provides 24/7/365 subject matter expert (SME) support to ensure the systems are functioning properly.

In support of these systems, the team coordinates with external parties including field service representatives (FSRs), payload operators, subcontractors, and our government customer for engineering and maintenance tasks.

The program focuses on daily tasking dictated by the customer's mission and a 24/7/365 operational tempo managed by Internal Product Team (IPT) leads including troubleshooting issues, providing guidance for maintenance and upgrades, recreating findings reported by operators, and interfacing with our internal logistician.

The System Test Engineer in this position will be supporting the operations and maintenance task order.

As part of this role, they will be supporting these systems by developing a general knowledge of system architectures, executing test procedures, assisting in failure analysis, and executing regression testing.

Additional opportunities may include CONUS flight test events, product and engineering solution development, system design, test kit development, and assisting with the build and test of production systems.

**Roles and Responsibilities:**

+ Support operations and maintenance of fielded SIGINT systems
+ Execute test procedures on our System Integration Labs (SILs)
+ Develop, review, and update documentation including test procedures, reports, etc.
+ Develop and execute procedures to be executed by others for use in real time operations, OCONUS test sites, and System Integration Labs (SILs)
+ Support the assembly, test, and documentation for hardware components, software operations, and high-level systems
+ Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to upgrade and improve developmental and fielded systems to maximize uptime and capabilities
+ Obtain knowledge of system architecture & mission operations

**Extended Responsibilities may include:**

+ Participate in CONUS flight test events.
+ Develop product and engineering solutions.
+ Aid in designing systems and test kits.

This requisition may be filled at either the **Systems** **Test Engineer** or **Principal** **Systems** **Test Engineer** level.

**Basic Qualifications for** **Systems** **Test Engineer:**

+ Must have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent STEM related discipline.
+ Minimum of 2 years of experience with a bachelor's degree; Minimum of 0 years with master's degree; Minimum of 0 Years experience with PhD
+ Willing and able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
+ A background in system testing with software and hardware integration
+ Knowledge and familiarity with Windows and Linux Operating Systems, specifically the ability to execute in command line and rapidly navigate both operating systems
+ Experience executing test procedures and writing test reports
+ Demonstrated experience in documentation and process development
+ Knowledge of RF and radio communication system components & functions
+ Experience with networking architecture and cisco language
+ Strong interdisciplinary problem-solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques

**Basic Qualifications for Principal** **Systems** **Test Engineer:**

+ Must have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent STEM related discipline.
+ Minimum of 5 Years of experience with a bachelor's degree; Minimum of 3 Years with master's degree; Minimum of 1 Years experience with PhD
+ Willing and able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
+ A background in system testing with software and hardware integration
+ Knowledge and familiarity with Windows and Linux Operating Systems, specifically the ability to execute in command line and rapidly navigate both operating systems
+ Experience executing test procedures and writing test reports
+ Demonstrated experience in documentation and process development
+ Knowledge of RF and radio communication system components & functions
+ Experience with networking architecture and cisco language
+ Strong interdisciplinary problem-solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques

**Preferred Qualifications for both levels:**

+ Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
+ Experience in cable testing
+ Proficient with RF test equipment
+ Experience with lab test equipment such as function generator, oscilloscope, multi-meter, spectrum analyzers, etc.
+ Knowledge and experience with scripting for automation
+ Knowledge of system architecture
+ Knowledge of SIGINT operations

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company.

Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! 

 

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries.

We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.



 

Our Values.

The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values.

They describe our company as we want it to be.

We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values.

We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.



 

Our Responsibility.

At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.



Primary Level Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00

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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market 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.

Required Skill Profession

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