Systems Test Engineer - Level 2 or 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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.

The Eastern Region Systems Engineering organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Systems Test Engineer – Level 2 or 3 based out of Fairfax, VA.

Position Overview:

Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints. Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems. Coordinates integrated testing activities. Reviews and evaluates test requirements to ensure completeness of test program. Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.

This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work. 

This requisition may be filled as either a level 2 or level 3.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 2:

• Must have an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience; 0 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with ground system software deployment, integration and testing in complex, layered, cloud-based environments
• Understanding of requirements decomposition, verification activity planning and execution
• Ability to collaborate with software development teams to ensure understanding, reproduction steps, resolution approach
• Ability to proactively identify software issues, perform troubleshooting and root cause investigation in support of generating detailed problem reports and engage in rapid, collaborative resolution
• Experience with Scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash), Git, Containerization (Kubernetes, Helm), and Java

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:

• Must have an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or 1 year of relevant experience with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with ground system software deployment, integration and testing in complex, layered, cloud-based environments
• Understanding of requirements decomposition, verification activity planning and execution
• Ability to collaborate with software development teams to ensure understanding, reproduction steps, resolution approach
• Ability to proactively identify software issues, perform troubleshooting and root cause investigation in support of generating detailed problem reports and engage in rapid, collaborative resolution
• Experience with Scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash), Git, Containerization (Kubernetes, Helm), and Java

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Security+ certification
• Adjudicated and active CI Poly
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Understanding of Agile roles and responsibilities
• Expertise/understanding of Robot Framework and AWS

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.