Space Payload Integration and Test Engineer Level 2-3

Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
$ 131K

Job location

Baltimore, United States of America

Tech stack

Java
Agile Methodologies
Systems Engineering
Confluence
JIRA
Automation of Tests
C++
Software Debugging
Python
Verification and Validation (Software)
Systems Integration
Test Scripts
Hardware Testing
Atlassian Tools
Bitbucket

Job description

is a strategic partner specializing in delivering intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions for classified and unclassified missions in space. As part of Eastern Region Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (ER-SEIT), you will have the opportunity to experience the entire space design lifecycle. We do it all here, on-site, from sensors to payloads to full up spacecraft, supporting Class A to Class D missions. All the way from early mission and concept design to on-orbit operational support. This position is for an Integration & Test Engineer supporting programs in our Surveillance and Targeting Business Unit.

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As a Systems Integration & Test Engineer, you will be responsible for the integration, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting/debugging of subsystem which are part of advanced Northrop Grumman Space Payloads. All integration and test activities are conducted in

The selected candidate will participate in the integration and test hardware product. This includes the following essential functions.

    • Conduct live software debugging, performance analysis, and defect reporting using Atlassian Jira.
    • Create automated test scripts, document test procedures, produce test reports, and conduct formal requirement verification and validation.
    • Support and coordinate special test events as needed.
    • Effectively collaborate with Integration and Test Lead; provide regular status updates to engineering and management

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university

  • Familiarity with Python, Java, or C++

  • Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start.

  • Experience with (or interest in) formal requirement verification and composition

  • Experience with (or interest in) test procedure development for verification of requirements

  • Experience creating or editing test plans and procedures

  • Agile development experience a plus

  • DoD Top Secret and SCI/Poly eligible highly desired

  • Experience or related experience in RF sensors and systems

  • Working knowledge of DOORS, CAMEO, Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

Benefits & conditions

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

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.

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.

About the company

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.

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