Test Execution Engineer 4 (26-043)

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-Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Test Execution Engineer (26-043) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, monitor the battle collectively, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges during all flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations globally and regionally to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate current and future missile defense system capabilities.

In addition to the test responsibilities listed below, this role requires experience in automated testing, including writing scripts, creating tools to capture output, and maintaining an automated test suite. Additionally, integrate JEMINI Lab test suits our development lab. Develop configurations to facilitate testing and prototypes for evolving systems.

Essential Functions:

• Create and modify scripts to extract specific information from log files
• Perform data analysis on input, internal, and output message data
• Troubleshoot both test and prototype issues
• Document test results and prepare test status documentation
• Author Spiral and build-level test plan documents and procedures
• Create Test Discrepancy Reports to document issues
• Assist software development personnel in investigating and resolving issues
• Develop troubleshooting procedures and workaround documents
• Develop and execute detailed test plans and procedures to test C2BMC in an integrated environment or specific capabilities
• Plan and lead C2BMC integration tests with external elements and sensors
• Review and provide feedback on system specifications, development, test, and network documents as necessary
• Attend meetings with customers and represent the Test team
• Review and provide feedback on system specifications, development, test, and network documents as necessary
• Document test results and prepare test status documentation
• Create Test Discrepancy Reports to document issues
• Assist software development personnel in investigating and resolving issues
• Develop and execute detailed test plans and procedures to test C2BMC in an integrated environment or specific capabilities
• Plan and lead C2BMC integration tests with external elements and sensors
• The candidate will develop any supplemental procedures required to ensure successful test execution
• Must have experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions using internally generated, industry-accepted, or similar processes and methods
• Will have a demonstrated ability to develop briefings and convey complex ideas in writing, be comfortable working in a team environment, be a quick study and a hard worker, and be interested and capable of adapting to changing technology
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills to work effectively in a small technical team environment and to accurately represent test perspectives to C2BMC system architects, software designers, other testers, and test support personnel, the Government customer, and personnel in other MDA programs

Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the eligibility to be cleared at SCI
• Must possess an understanding of systems engineering processes and logistics principles, including artifact generation (e.g., specifications, Interface Control Documents, System Architecture Descriptions, Use Cases, Trade Studies)
• Must have experience with requirements development/collaboration, use case development/collaboration, technical writing, and communication/presentation skills
• Agile processes and development methodology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants with a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application are highly desired. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the contract period
• Experience with network applications and networking concepts is desired, along with experience in military systems used for space domain awareness or missile defense, such as the Space Surveillance Network, AN/TPY2, SBIRS/BOA, Aegis, THAAD, Patriot, UEWR, and SBX, including their operational characteristics
• Technical writing/test procedure creation
• Space/C2BMC/Missile Defense experience
• Systems/Security Integration and System/Software Testing, including virtualized environments
• Experience integrating system components within an integrated test environment
• Working knowledge of system design, system security design, and overall integration into an operational environment
• Familiarity with VMware, virtual servers, UNIX, including shell scripting
• In-depth understanding of Windows and Unix systems
• Working knowledge of test plan/procedure preparation and test execution
• Preferred experience with containerized virtual environments.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan

• Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Training and Development

• Flexible Work Arrangements

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Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.