Requisition ID: R10187580
Category: Engineering
* Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
* Clearance Type: Secret
* Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
* Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
* Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
* Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
* Positions Available: 1
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 Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division of Northrop Grumman Space Systems sector pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. We are a trusted mission payload and ground system provider with extensive experience providing end-to-end mission solutions from concept through operations and support.
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We are seeking a Senior Staff Test Engineer/T&E Lead for Acceptance Test Plan Development (PDR/IDR2/CDR), Systems I&T, FAT, DT/OT/Demos Support to join our talented team in Redondo Beach, CA.
This position is contingent upon program award and/or customer funding.
Core Responsibilities:
Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment
* Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices
* Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed
* Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements
* Responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in STEM with 14 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 12 years of relevant experience; PhD with 10 years of relevant experience
* Active Secret Clearance required at the time of application
* Ability to lead a team of Test Engineers through Acceptance Test Plan Development (PDR/IDR2/CDR), Systems I&T, FAT, and DT/OT/Demos
* Ability to to conduct regression testing, deliver test data and test results, and assist the Government at the conclusion of each contractor test phase
* Experience troubleshooting and resolving HW/SW/FW integration problems
* Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
* Ability to effectively communicate across teams and leadership
* Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS test sites
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to conduct laboratory and field tests of parts, subassemblies, equipment, and systems to ensure performance meets contractual requirements
* Ability to create test plans, test cases, test procedures, and test reports
* Ability to manage the defect backlog and closure process
* TS/SCI Clearance
Salary Range: $171,000 - $256,400
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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.