Sentinel - Sr Principal Engineer Systems Test - 15785

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

What You'll Get To Do:

• Synthesize test requirements into verification requirements, test objectives, success criteria, and required resources for system level tests and demonstrations. 
• Support the development of test requirements and detailed integration test plans, test procedures, test readiness reviews (TRRs), test data and test reports.
• Execution of qualification and acceptance testing per those requirements, plans and procedures.
• Participate in internal and customer test planning working groups.
• Support program reviews and customer delivery (CDRL) development
• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment.
• Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or new test requirements.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, testing houses, development engineers and other stakeholders involved in the testing process.
• Review test plans, procedures, and reports; witness testing as the Cognizant Engineer
• Participate in technical exchange meetings, interfacing with customers (internal/external) and contributing to a broad range of program deliverables.
• Review requirements, develop Test Plans and write Test Procedures.
• Execute tests, manage and prioritize problems/failures. 
• Review and evaluate test results and provide summary reports. 
• Work with cross functional, multi-discipline test teams. 
• Identify configurations to support test and prototypes of developing systems.
• Perform data analysis of input, internal, and output message data.
• Document test results and prepare test status documentation.
• Create Test Discrepancy Reports to document issues.
• Develop troubleshooting procedures and work-around documents.

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. 

Basic Qualifications:

• 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years with a Master’s Degree; or 4 years with a PhD
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Experience with creating test documentation such as test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Experience with integration and test principles and processes
• Experience with systems engineering principles and processes
• Experience with Model Based Engineering Tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Experience with Verification Cross Reference Matrices.
• Experience in using a requirements management tool, such as DOORS
• Experience developing and executing integrated hardware and software testing.
• Multi-disciplinary engineering exposure (software, hardware, electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross functionally

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Salary Range: $119,200.00 - $178,800.00

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.