Staff Engineer Test – Global Test & FQT Lead (25-022)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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 has an exciting career opportunity for a Staff Engineer Test – Global Test & FQT Lead (25-022) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to see the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier that globally and regionally networks integrate, synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities.

The Test & FQT Lead provides overall leadership and guidance to the Test and Analysis teams during the execution of all Global Test Events, including end-of-year demonstrations and FQTs. Ultimately, the Test and FQT Lead is responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting of all tests in which the C2BMC-Global ART/TO60 team participates.

Essential Functions:

• Works closely with our government customer in support of the MDA's Integrated Master Test Plan, including the development of test objectives, architectures, and all event planning
• Responsible for establishing test teams and coordinating with lab managers, MDIOC support resources, operations groups, and other external elements
• Support all required boards, customer meetings, etc.
• Review and approve all test artifacts, including test plans, test reports, configuration items, CDRLs, etc
• Provide oversight of the Data Management group and all data management functions
• Technical advisor to the Global EPM and TO60 Solution Chief
• Supports all proposal activities
• Must have excellent written and oral presentation skills and a proven record of collaborating with senior customers

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline preferred from an accredited university and 12 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in a related discipline and 10 years of related experience or 16 years of related experience instead of a degree
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued TSI/SCI security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
• Assist with the organization and participation in Segment FQT events, preparation for software capability delivery for Flight and Ground Tests, as well as overall test capability events that span the duration of the PoP
• Must have proven integration and test experience on large-scale DoD or Missile Defense Agency systems
• Must understand command and control concepts and have experience integrating and testing with other external systems
• Must possess the technical skills to lead the System Test execution team (consisting of Event Mission Directors) within the Missile Defense System (MDS) Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) program
• Responsible for planning, executing, and reporting MDS ground and flight tests
• Must possess strong leadership, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills, enabling them to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, including our government customer, other National Team product teams, and external elements
• Must have extensive Test Background to include all components of the C2BMC Testing Lifecycle
• Experience in project management and Systems Engineering

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

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 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.