RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Our Lifecycle Sustainment and Modernization Solutions (LSMS) group is seeking a Sr. Principal Test Engineer (Level 4) to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in Oklahoma City, OK. You will become part of a Northrop Grumman team of professionals who are actively developing Avionics Testing Solutions, Specialized Test Equipment, and platform modifications to modernize systems for the B-2 Stealth Bomber, LGM-35A Sentinel Missile, E-3 AWACS, and various other platforms.

Responsibilities:

Leads the design, development, and implementation of testing methods and equipment

Generates test plans and procedures

Arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluation

Develops necessary test parameters and specifies tests to be performed in order to verify system and subsystem requirements

Compiles data and composes test reports

Identifies changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, or new testing requirements

Responsible for development of supplier SOWs and coordinating with vendors to perform specialty tests

Responsible for the development of Test Engineering BOE's for capture efforts

Mentor, train, and guide junior engineers in all of the responsibilities above

Act as a primary project POC between the test engineering team, management, and the PMO

Basic Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree and 9 years of relevant experience; 7 years with a Masters; 4 years with a PhD

Proficient ability to use Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Project)

Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills

Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance & specific program access

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in verification and validation or test engineering

Previous Systems Engineering experience

Demonstrated proficiency with SysML, DoDAF, Cameo, and DOORs

Current Active DoD Secret security clearance

Proficiency with test data logging and data analysis

Proficiency using MATLAB

Experience in an Agile (SAFe) development environment

Salary Range: $102,200.00 - $153,200.00

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 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.