RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
clearance:TYPE: Secret
TYPE: SecretTYPE: SecretTYPE: Secret>Secret
TRAVEL:Yes, 10% of the Time
Description 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation (T&E) organization. This position will be located in NAS (Naval Air Station) Patuxent River, MD. This position will support MQ 4C Triton program test activities. The Triton MQ 4C ITT (Integrated & Test Team) is a US Navy & Northrop Grumman combined test team working together to ensure future capabilities are tested and evaluated in an efficient manner.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Perform a variety of data collection and technical support services on the Triton Air vehicle and Ground Control Stations Support the research and procurement of MQ 4C unmanned air vehicle components in direct support of life cycle sustainment. Interface with NGAS and customer Flight Test Engineers, Flight Test Conductors, Flight Crews, Ground Operations Technicians, and software development. This position is the primary interface between the US Navy and Northrop Grumman Ground Segment System Administrators, Responsible Engineers, Network Engineers, and Flight Test Engineers.
Essential Functions: Will act as a System Test Engineer, reporting to the PAX Triton ITT Ground Segment Manager for all ground segment related engineer testing, troubleshooting, and evaluation. Responsible for engineering test execution/evaluation of system functional
functional
requirements:to include Detailed Test
Requirements, Acceptance Test Procedures, Request For Test (RFTs), and ground/flight test events. Interface with multidiscipline team in the evaluation of new engineering modifications. Provide engineering support for computing system deficiencies requiring team interaction with network, software, system engineers, systems administrators, and aircrew personnel. Provide engineering level evaluation and reach back support for Triton Program Ground Segments as needed. Provides analysis/feedback during engineering modification, maintenance, and ad hoc test planning. Prepares Test Variances and Test Worksheets in accordance with engineering direction. Responsible for providing engineering adjudication for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals. Develops strategies/improvements for test efficiency. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. The selected candidate will need either to be located at NAS Patuxent River or be willing to relocate to the NAS Patuxent River area. The selected Candidate must be willing to work various shifts depending on the business needs. We offer flexible work arrangements, 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 role may be filled at either Principal or Sr. Principal level depending on
experience* Basic
Qualifications:for Principal (03): Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 5 years of
experience; OR Master of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 3 years of
experience; OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 1 year of
experience. Must have an active DoD Secret
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clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Must have ability to obtain and maintain an active SCI
clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company. Must have ability to obtain and maintain an active CI
Polygraph:within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Must have current Security CE, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date Must have
Experience:with Windows and Linux Operating Systems Must have ability to work after hours and weekends as needed. Basic
eeded. Basiceeded. Basic
Qualifications for Sr. Principal (04): Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 8 years of
experience; OR Master of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 6 years of
experience; OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 4 years of
experience. Must have an active DoD Secret
clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Must have ability to obtain and maintain an active SCI
clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company. Must have ability to obtain and maintain an active CI Polygraph within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Must have current Security CE, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date Must have
experience with Windows and Linux Operating Systems Must have ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
Preferred
Qualifications for both Principal and Sr. Principal levels: Active TS/SCI/CI Poly
clearance.
Experience testing and evaluating computing systems in a networked environment. Currently valid Security CE, CASP, CISSP or similar security certification. Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems. Rudimentary Scripting
experience. Familiarity with XML, Java, C, and C#. Primary Level
salary:Range: $110,300.00 $165,500.00 Secondary Level
ondary Levelondary Levelondary LevelSalary Range: $0.00 $0.00 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.