Principal System Test Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal System Test Engineer (Level 3) to join the team of qualified, diverse individuals in support of the MQ-4C Triton program test activities. This position will be located at San Diego, CA.
As a Systems Test Engineer, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You support your team in achieving predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and model personal growth and continuous development. You create trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.
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The Triton Test IPT is looking for a highly motivated individual to join a diverse, high performing Test & Evaluation (T&E) team in the successful analysis of System Level 3 requirements, development and execution of System Level 3 test procedures, and continuous maintenance and improvement of the Triton Systems Center and support all lab activities.
The ideal candidate should be detail oriented and have the ability to focus on first time quality, engineering rigor, and Test Like You Fly methodology.
Note: This position will currently support the 1st Shift, with the possibility of transitioning to support additional shifts in the future as business needs evolve.
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:

Collaborating with T&E Teammates including the Test Planning & Execution team and T&E Management to successfully execute test activities and lab integration activities.
Communicating with multiple levels of peers and leadership.
Development and execution of automated and manual test cases to verify system functional requirements
Developing robust nominal & off-nominal test cases centered on improving the user experience
Working independently on assigned tasks to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects at once
Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement
Interface and present test integration and execution results to program and test leadership at pre-and-post-test reviews
Basic Qualifications:

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience in engineering, computer science, or related field; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience in engineering, computer science, or related field; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience in engineering, computer science, or related field.
Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Must have the ability and be willing to work overtime, odd shifts, and weekends as required by the business
Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision and develop effective approaches to problem-solving independently
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels
Demonstrated professional experience with test requirements
Must possess a current DoD 8570 Level 2 Certification (i.e. Security+ CE or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience working in a lab environments
Knowledge of system engineering processes
Familiarity with the Agile development methodology
Familiarity with IBM Jazz
Familiarity with working IBM DOORS
Prior MQ-4C Triton experience