RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Principal System Test Engineer/Senior Principal System Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Advanced Test and Engineering Services organization to support Space Simulation testing. This position will be located in Baltimore, Maryland.

As a System Test Engineer in Space Simulation you will be responsible for Environmental System test and verification efforts in accordance with Mil-Std 810 environmental testing standards. The ideal candidate will have analytical skills to review MIL Standards, test requirements, and create test plans and procedures based on level I and level II requirements. Interfacing with Systems Engineering, the candidate will develop an expert understanding of environmental product qualification process. The candidate will define test infrastructure to develop and execute environmental system testing at the component, sub-system, and system level in support of design verification and product qualification. The ideal candidate will have the ability to effectively communicate and work with customers, program management, systems engineering, manufacturing, design engineering and test engineering personnel. The candidate should be self-directed and organized.

Key Responsibilities:

• Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints.

• Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing environmental system test in the area of Space Simulation, specifically thermal-vacuum (TVAC) testing.

• Coordinates integrated testing activities.

• Reviews and evaluates test requirements to ensure completeness of test program.

• Performs technical analysis of data collection and completed test requirements and prepares comprehensive test reports.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

This position may be filled as a Principal Systems Test Engineer or a Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for the Principal System Test Engineer:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline AND 5 or more years relevant experience OR Master of Science Degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 or more years relevant experience.

• Experience in environmental and qualification testing, performing requirements analysis, developing/supporting test environment, integration and test, writing test plans, procedures and reports.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET or higher clearance (with background investigation).

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

• US Citizenship

Basic Qualifications for the Senior Principal System Test Engineer:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline AND 8 or more years relevant experience OR Master of Science Degree in a STEM discipline AND 6 or more years relevant experience.

• Experience in environmental and qualification testing, performing requirements analysis, developing/supporting test environment, integration and test, writing test plans, procedures and reports.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET or higher clearance (with background investigation).

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• Active DoD SECRET or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

• Active Do

D Top Secret Clearance:

• Experience with MIL-STD 810G environmental test and qualification

• Experience with data acquisition systems

• Able to collaborate in a team environment

• Experience with thermal-vacuum (TVAC) testing

• Experience with identifying and specifying modifications and upgrades to thermal-vacuum facility equipment and test setups.

• Experience with vacuum chamber control system platforms including Siemens PCS7, Siemens Simatic Batch, and Allen Bradley Control Logix/ Compact Logix/ PlantPAx.

Employees may be eligible for 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.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00

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.