Principal Test Engineer

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.

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.

Job Duties:

• Perform formal and informal testing on IBCS Product Line subassemblies and major end items at the Enhance Production and Integration Center (EPIC) in Madison, AL
• Testing includes a combination of manual and automated tests
• Accurately troubleshoot test anomalies and report findings clearly and concisely within the production tracking system
• Requires ability to analyze complex engineering drawings
• Brief the customer on anomalies found throughout production
• Develop and maintain test documentation (checklists, procedures, and Test Readiness Reviews)
• Assist in developing and maintaining configurations on Cisco and other COTS network equipment and radio hardware
• Work with multidisciplinary team to develop and improve automated test tools
• Support IBCS and other manufacturing efforts at EPIC, as needed, to meet schedule and surge efforts
• May require extended hours and/or weekend work

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years (or Master's with 3+ years) in systems and test engineering or 9 years with a high school diploma of experience in test engineering
• Active Secret security clearance
• Current Security+ certification
• Proficient with Cisco network configuration and administration, as well as RHEL systems
• Skilled in writing technical documents such as test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Familiarity reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Strong hardware and network troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Ability to communicate technical details to internal and external customer
• Adaptable to high-pressure, dynamic environments
• Able to lift at least 30 lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

• LINUX+ certification
• Cisco certification(s)
• Knowledge of mesh radios, RF-based communications, and routing protocols
• Advanced expertise in routing, switching, and debugging network-oriented applications
• Background in developing and executing integrated hardware/software testing for IP-based Tactical Networks using RHEL systems and Cisco devices
• Experience with scripting and command-line operations in RHEL and Windows environments
• Experience integrating COTS, GOTS, and custom software in security-controlled environments
• Experience with developing and maintaining automated network configuration and test tools

Primary Level Salary Range: $95,800.00 - $143,600.00

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.