System Test Engineer -Control Segment/ Principal System Test Engineer -Control Segment
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a System Test Engineer -Control Segment/ Principal System Test Engineer -Control Segment to join the team of qualified individuals. Position is located in Edwards AFB, CA or Palmdale, CA.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Key Responsibilities:
- Include ensuring System-Under-Test readiness to execute the tests safely and efficiently.
- Serves as an integral part of the test team and provides subject matter expertise during test events.
- Troubleshoots and resolves issues during test events as required. Assesses anomalies, documents troubleshooting efforts, and develops resolutions in accordance with documented procedures in conjunction with Test and Quality Engineering.
- Perform software installations as required. Maintain configuration management of software and hardware.
- Authoring and editing procedure documents as required.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 4/10 work schedule with every 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.
*This position may be filled at either level depending on the qualifications below*
Basic Qualifications for System Test Engineer -Control Segment (Level 2)
- Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 0 year of related professional/military experience.
Basic Qualifications for Principal System Test Engineer -Control Segment (Level 3)
- 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.
Basic Qualifications for Both Level 2 and 3:
- Must have an active US Government Top 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.
- Experience with Linux and Windows Operating Systems
- Computer Network hardware/software configuration experience
- Familiarity with Linux command line
- Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include pre-planned extended shifts, holidays, and weekends
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
- Ability to read/understand engineering blueprints/drawings (electrical interconnect, equipment rack)
- Must be able to obtain/maintain IAT Level 2 Security Certification (Security +, CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP,GSEC, SSCP) or IAT DoD level 3 (CASP, CCNP-Security, CISA, CISSP,GCED, GCIH) or able to obtain and maintain within 6 months of start date
- Experience with Line-of-sight and Beyond Line-of-Sight Radio Frequency systems
- Experience with USG aircraft operations
- Familiarity with Crew Resource Management
- Ability to read and understand network configurations (Routing protocols, network address translations, multicast)
- Virtualization Experience (VMware VSphere)
- Knowledge of Flight Test Operations
- Experience with systems test processes
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline (or Master's/PhD with equivalent experience)
- For Level 2: Bachelor's + 2 years related professional/military experience OR Master's + 0 years
- For Level 3 (Principal): Bachelor's + 5 years OR Master's + 3 years OR Ph.D. + 1 year related professional/military experience
- Active US Government Top Secret clearance (background investigation within past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation)
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
- Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems
- Computer network hardware/software configuration experience
- Familiarity with Linux command line
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule including extended shifts, holidays, and weekends
- Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
- Ability to read/understand engineering blueprints/drawings (electrical interconnect, equipment rack)
- Ability to obtain/maintain IAT Level 2 or DoD IAT Level 3 security certification (Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CASP, CCNP-Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH)
- Experience with Line-of-sight and Beyond Line-of-Sight radio frequency systems
- Experience with US Government aircraft operations
- Familiarity with Crew Resource Management
- Ability to read and understand network configurations (routing protocols, NAT, multicast)
- Virtualization experience (VMware vSphere)
- Knowledge of flight test operations
- Experience with systems test processes
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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