Principal/Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer

• Responsible for development and execution of automated and manual test cases to verify system functional requirements
• The ideal candidate is detail oriented, organized, and able to learn challenging concepts quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Developing robust nominal & off-nominal test cases centered on improving the user experience
• Work independently on assigned tasks to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects at once
• Flexibility to support weekends, multiple shifts, and off hours.
• The candidate will also be expected to actively seek opportunities for process improvement
• Interface and present test integration and execution results to program and test leadership at pre-and-post-test reviews
• Use Wireshark/TCP, ICMP, and/or Netstat to evaluate systems
• Report, Track, and Troubleshoot Air and Ground systems discrepancies

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master’s degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience., * Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master’s degree AND 7 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience., * Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance
• Extensive Experience in Test Program Execution
• Prior Experience in Hot bench and overall lab operations support.
• Experience working System Test, SW Development and/or Systems Engineering
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile development methodology, * Security+ certification
• Experience with IBM Rational tool suite (DOORS and Jazz)
• Experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence)
• Experience using software test automation tools/frameworks
• Software development experience
• Strong Troubleshooting abilities
• Experience with network diagnosis tools; Wireshark, ICMP, Netstat
• Strong understanding with interfaces of software/system environments

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

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.

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.