Sr Principal Test Engineer IPTL (AHT)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE 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 a Sr Principal Test Engineer IPTL level 4 to support a sub project on the AARGM ER EMD program. This individual will be the Integrated Product Team Lead for that project, and for the Test and Evaluation department. This individual will be the Integrated Product Team Lead for this project, and for the Test and Evaluation department. This role will be working alongside engineers, program managers, and the customer to support test campaigns testing our systems. They will also be working in labs to prepare for test events and upcoming flights. This candidate will also have customer interaction to coordinate events on government facilities.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Test and Evaluation Engineering department, Advanced Weapons division in Northridge, CA. This role will be 100% on site without any hybrid opportunities. An Active Government Secret Clearance is required to start.
Job Responsibilities:

Develop solutions to test issues
Troubleshoot failures related to the unit under test
Creating, validating, and verifying test plan, procedures, and test reports
Use different applications in order to help perform analysis
Perform tests by following ATPs or technical memos to perform evaluations.
Work with internal and external customers to define and document instrumentation, data requirements, and test planning including acquisition, processing, and analysis to satisfy test objectives
Collaborate with different functions to achieve progress in projects
Take part and lead TRRs, FRRs, and other reviews
Present statuses and blockers to upper leadership.
Work with the CAM to ensure budget needs and accurate EACs
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 8+ years of experience OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of experience.