Staff Systems Test Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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 Space Systems - Launch and Missile Defense Systems (LMDS) has an exciting career opportunity for a Staff Systems Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Position Overview:

The selected Staff Systems Test Engineer will perform testing support at NG hardware in the loop test venues, Government hardware in the loop test venues, and at fielded/operational sites for Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS) assets. Testing will include Flight, Ground, and Cyber Test Events to integrate GWS with the GMD Element and Missile Defense System (MDS) in both Missile Defense Agency (MDA) System Test Labs (STLs) and in fielded/operational locations.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct ground and flight test activities for a Missile Defense System
• Lead teams in a ground and flight test environment
• Generate reports and documentation using Microsoft Office Suite products such as Excel and Word
• Work in a technical team environment characterized by frequently changing tasks and new priorities requiring quick responses
• Prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish test and project results with limited oversight and direction
• Estimate testing to be done and acquire necessary resources to complete in a timely manner
• Collaborate and communicate openly and effectively with teammates and customer representatives
• Develop and implement data management strategies and policies
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security across all platforms
• Manage data collection procedures and maintain comprehensive data documentation

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university and 12 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 10 years of related experience, or 8 years of experience with a PhD.
• At least 10 years' direct experience with C2BMC and/or GMD Missile Defense Systems
• Experience with software and hardware test planning, monitoring, and test execution
• 5 years' experience in missile defense ground and flight test
• Direct experience leading teams in a ground and flight test environment
• Familiar with reading, writing, and execution of test plans and test case procedures
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience testing software and hardware for performance and functionality based on core functionality and requirements
• Ability and willingness to travel 10% to support business needs.
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience testing SW for performance and functionality based on requirement specification and ability to identify and document exact sequence of activities desired
• S trong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with technical teams and customer personnel
• Basic understanding of network infrastructure and hardware
• Experience analyzing complex problems and developing solutions based on limited direction and definition

Primary Level Salary Range: $141,400.00 - $212,000.00

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.