Staff Systems Test Engineer - GFC Test Lead

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Staff Systems Test Engineer – Level 5 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals, serving as the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon Systems (GWS) GMD Fire Control (GFC) Lead Test Engineer.  This position is in Huntsville, AL.

Position Overview:

The selected Staff Systems Test Engineer – Level 5 will support the GFC Product as the Lead Test Engineer. As Lead Test Engineer, they will provide technical leadership and oversight to testing of the GFC product, will be responsible for planning testing efforts, resolve technical issues for the team, and additional responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

  

• Conduct ground and flight test activities for Missile Defense Systems.
• Lead testing activities by integrating test planning and execution of software builds to support system level testing.
• 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.
• Must be able to work across multiple Integrated Product Teams to maintain situational awareness and inform stakeholders.
• 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 in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 12 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree and 10 years of related work experience, or 8 years of experience with a PhD.
• Experience with software test planning, test integration, test execution, and monitoring
• 5 years of experience in missile defense ground and flight test.
• Direct experience leading teams in a ground and flight test environment
• Familiar with reading, writing, and execution of test plans and test procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience testing software for performance, functionality, and behavior based on system requirements.
• Detailed knowledge of Linux and Windows environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively to program leadership regarding system performance.
• Experience with configuration management tools: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, Jenkins, or others
• Working knowledge of development languages: C++, Python, Ada, JAVA, HTML, or others
• Must be able to support working in a closed area, in-office position.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with C2BMC and/or GMD Weapon System (GWS).
• Experience testing SW for performance and functionality based on requirement specification and ability to identify and document exact sequence of activities desired.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Basic understanding of network infrastructure.
• Experience analyzing complex problems and developing solutions based on limited direction and definition.

Primary Level Salary Range: $153,600.00 - $230,400.00

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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.