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Northrop Grumman

Sentinel Senior Principal Engineer Systems Test (MT)

Roy, UT

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Northrop Grumman is looking for experienced Test Engineers to join the Sentinel program in enhancing the US Space Force's ICBM capabilities and ushering in a new era of Strategic Deterrence.

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.

As a Principal Engineer Systems Test or Senior Principal Engineer Systems Test you will perform a critical role in the success of the Sentinel program. The candidate will be responsible for developing customer contractual needs and requirements into test solutions that acknowledges the technical schedule and cost constraints. The role offers many opportunities to expand your technical prowess and upward mobility. Final grade level offered will be based on candidate level of experience.

Positions are available in the following locations: Roy, UT.

All levels of experience are needed. The successful candidate will meet these basic qualifications.
  • Principal Engineer Systems Test: 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years with a Master's degree; or 0 years with a PhD; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
  • Senior Principal Engineer Systems Test: 9 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 7 years with a Master's Degree; or 4 years with a PhD; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
  • US Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification.
  • Experience with integration and test principles and processes.
  • Experience with systems engineering principles and processes.
Candidates will be a good fit if they bring experience related to any of the following:

Test Planning and Strategy
  • Collaborate across cross-functional teams to define test objectives, scope, and success criteria
  • Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies that align with program objectives and customer requirements
Test Execution
  • Conduct functional and integration testing from product to system-level of the Sentinel weapon system in a lab, ground, or flight test setting, on-site or at a field location
  • Configure, operate, and maintain specialized test equipment, instrumentation, and lab environments
Test Documentation
  • Generate detailed test procedures, reports, and documentation adhering to company and contractual policy, standards, and requirements
  • Maintain accurate records of test results, anomalies, and troubleshooting efforts
Root Cause Analysis
  • Identify and investigate test anomalies, deviations, and failures
Test Automation
  • Develop and implement automated test scripts and frameworks to improve testing efficiency and repeatability
Risk Assessment
  • Evaluate and mitigate risks associated with testing activities, proactively addressing potential issues
Collaboration and Communication
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, systems engineering, and quality assurance, to facilitate effective communication and project coordination
Valuable additional experience also includes:
  • US Citizenship with an Active Top-Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification.
  • A STEM related degree
  • Previous experience on EMD projects.
  • Prior experience with ICBMs
  • Experience with EVMS
  • Experience with JIRA and Confluence
  • Experience driving efficiency into product lifecycle, modeling and engineering best practices.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment.
  • Experience with AF Instruction 99-103 Capabilities-Based Test & Evaluation
  • Experience with AFSPCMAN 91-710 System Safety Range Safety User Requirements Manual
  • Experience with Model Based System Engineering with knowledge of SysML, UML, and tools such as Cameo.
Position Benefits
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Salary Range: $82,000 - $123,000
Salary Range 2: $101,600 - $152,400

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.

Client-provided location(s): Roy, UT, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10150688
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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