Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer for their Aurora, CO location. The individuals applying for this position should have experience in the areas of system integration and test, software troubleshooting, creating and running test procedures, and development support.

The primary responsibilities of this position will include but are not limited to:  

• Perform system integration activities of NG developed and COTS/GOTS software applications on a multi-data feed system in a collaborative lab environment
• Create/update agile stories to document work planned and accomplished
• Performs technical analysis of integrated system, prepares comprehensive system level evaluations to include new capability and continuous regression checkout
• Generate/respond to comprehensive discrepancy reports; continuous follow-up coordination with developers to solve complex problems associated with real-time processing software
• Create and perform comprehensive test procedures that meet customer needs

This requisition may be filled at a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below.

This requisition may be filled as either a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Test Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years with a Masters; 0 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance at time of application
• Security+ certification
• Familiarity with LINUX RHEL8
• Familiarity with Docker commands
• Experience in integrating software (in-house and COTS) on a multi-level LINUX/Windows based system architecture
• Must be available for up to 25% travel to fielded systems in CONUS and OCONUS locations to perform baseline installations/integrations and customer exercise support efforts

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Masters; 4 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance at time of application
• Security+ certification
• Familiarity with LINUX RHEL8
• Familiarity with Docker commands
• Experience in integrating software (in-house and COTS) on a multi-level LINUX/Windows based system architecture
• Must be available for up to 25% travel to fielded systems in CONUS and OCONUS locations to perform baseline installations/integrations and customer exercise support efforts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with VMWare
• Experience in installing software utilizing GIT repository

Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00Salary Range 2: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

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.

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.

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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.