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Sentinel - Sr Principal Engineer Aeronautical - 15152

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Northrop Grumman

Sentinel - Sr Principal Engineer Aeronautical - 15152

Roy, UT

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 Defense Systems is seeking Sr Principal Engineer System Test. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program.

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What You'll Get To Do:

Synthesize test requirements into verification requirements, test objectives, success criteria, and required resources for system level tests and demonstrations
Support the development of test requirements and detailed integration test plans, test procedures, test readiness reviews (TRRs), test data and test reports
Execution of qualification and acceptance testing per those requirements, plans and procedures
Participate in internal and customer test planning working groups
Support program reviews and customer delivery (CDRL) development
Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment
Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or new test requirements
Collaborate with systems engineers, testing houses, development engineers and other stakeholders involved in the testing process
Review test plans, procedures, and reports; witness testing as the Cognizant Engineer
Participate in technical exchange meetings, interfacing with customers (internal/external) and contributing to a broad range of program deliverables
Review requirements, develop Test Plans and write Test Procedures
Execute tests, manage and prioritize problems/failures
Review and evaluate test results and provide summary reports
Work with cross-functional, multi-discipline test teams
Identify configurations to support test and prototypes of developing systems
Perform data analysis of input, internal, and output message data
Document test results and prepare test status documentation
Create Test Discrepancy Reports to document issues
Develop troubleshooting procedures and work-around documents
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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.
Job Qualifications:
You'll Bring These Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) with a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, 6 years with a master's degree or 0 years with a PhD
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope,
Requires an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
Experience coordinating and leading integrated testing activities with multiple test teams
Experience with development of test plans, procedures, and reports (functional testing and checkout)
Experience working with the Atlassian Suite of tools (Confluence, Jira)
Understanding of entire product lifecycle, modeling and engineering best practices
Experience with ICBMs or DoD programs
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

Works well in a team environment
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
Experience with design and development of mechanical/electrical systems
Experience with data collection/instrumentation methods
Experience in troubleshooting anomalous hardware and software
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word
Extensive experience with the following tools: Model-Based Engineering Tools; IBM JAZZ; and management tools, such as DOORS
Experience with Verification Cross Reference Matrices
Experience developing and executing integrated hardware and software testing
Experience with AF Test Directive 99-103
Experience with entire product lifecycles, modeling, and engineering best practices
#Sentinelintandtest
Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Roy, UT, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10199177
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

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