Staff Systems Test Engineer

CO Salary Range: USD 141,400.00 - 212,000.00 per year

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 Space Systems - Launch and Missile Defense Systems (LMDS) has an exciting career opportunity for a Staff Systems Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Position Overview:
The selected Staff Systems Test Engineer will perform testing support at NG hardware in the loop test venues, Government hardware in the loop test venues, and at fielded/operational sites for Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS) assets. Testing will include Flight, Ground, and Cyber Test Events to integrate GWS with the GMD Element and Missile Defense System (MDS) in both Missile Defense Agency (MDA) System Test Labs (STLs) and in fielded/operational locations.
Essential Functions:

Conduct ground and flight test activities for a Missile Defense System
Lead teams in a ground and flight test environment
Generate reports and documentation using Microsoft Office Suite products such as Excel and Word
Work in a technical team environment characterized by frequently changing tasks and new priorities requiring quick responses
Prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish test and project results with limited oversight and direction
Estimate testing to be done and acquire necessary resources to complete in a timely manner
Collaborate and communicate openly and effectively with teammates and customer representatives
Develop and implement data management strategies and policies
Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security across all platforms
Manage data collection procedures and maintain comprehensive data documentation
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university and 12 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 10 years of related experience, or 8 years of experience with a PhD.
At least 10 years' direct experience with C2BMC and/or GMD Missile Defense Systems
Experience with software and hardware test planning, monitoring, and test execution
5 years' experience in missile defense ground and flight test