Principal Systems Test Engineer​/Sr. Principal Systems Test Eng Security Clearance

Position: Principal Systems Test Engineer / Sr. Principal Systems Test Eng with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Systems Test Engineer/Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

Note:

This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. This role can be filled at either level. As a Systems Test Engineer, you will develop and publish Integrated Test Plans, detailed test plans, test schedules, and test procedures for developmental testing.

In this role you will be required to serve as a principal subject matter expert and/or focal point between maintenance, design engineering, and test site team. Responsibilities may include:
* Providing laboratory support for integration testing.

* Supporting and hosting test planning working groups.

* Interfacing with test article design and analysis teams to define test configuration and data requirements.

* Reviewing and evaluating test requirements to ensure completeness of test program.

* Performing technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.

* Supporting test card development and review in collaboration with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel.

* Supporting test readiness reviews, and pre/post-test briefings.

* Providing mission control room support and makes real-time decisions regarding safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.

* Conducting and contributing to pre and post-test data analyses to support anomaly identification and resolution. Maintains metrics on status of testing and constraint. Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Test Engineer:
* Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience.

* Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

* Experience decomposing system requirements into test requirements.

* Experience creating, editing and executing test procedures. Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer:
* Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 year of related professional/military experience.

* Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous…