Principal / Senior Principal IFC Test Plan Support Systems Engineer

Principal / Senior Principal IFC Test Plan Support Systems Engineer

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 Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking Principal / Senior Principal IFC Test Plan Support Systems Engineer.

Creates comprehensive test strategies and detailed test plans, outlining the overall approach to testing, including objectives, scope, test levels, and resource allocation.

Develop testing strategy specifically to test Initial Functional Capability configurations of the System. Aligns strategy with overall Program Test Plan strategy.

Partner with System and Sub-System Integration Lab leaders to identify and support early integration activities to reduce eventual test event risk for a large and complex system that incorporates mature and emerging technologies across multiple segments.

This position will serve on-site in the Redondo Beach, CA or the Greater Baltimore, MD area.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal IFC Test Plan Support Systems Engineer or Senior Principal IFC Test Plan Support Systems Engineer.

This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements.

Basic Qualifications for Principal IFC Test Plan Support Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master's Degree; OR 1 years with a PhD
• Demonstrated experience with Systems Development Lifecycle and successful execution of major engineering reviews and events
• Demonstrated experience in systems development, integration, and test
• Demonstrated Requirements Management with a focus on Verification
• Demonstrated experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML/MBSE)
• Risk and Opportunity Management experience
• Understanding of DoD systems engineering requirements (e.g., UAF, DoDAF)
• Multi-Disciplinary Engineering exposure (Software, Hardware, Electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross functionally
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
• Current Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI and a Polygraph prior to start.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal IFC Test Plan Support Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 8 years of experience; 6 years with Master's Degree; OR 4 years with a PhD
• Demonstrated experience with Systems Development Lifecycle and successful execution of major engineering reviews and events
• Demonstrated experience in systems development, integration, and test
• Demonstrated Requirements Management with a focus on Verification
• Demonstrated experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML/MBSE)
• Risk and Opportunity Management experience
• Understanding of DoD systems engineering requirements (e.g., UAF, DoDAF)
• Multi-Disciplinary Engineering exposure (Software, Hardware, Electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross functionally
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
• Current Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI and a Polygraph prior to start.

Preferred Qualifications for Principal / Senior Principal IFC Test Plan Support Systems Engineer:

• Professional certifications, such as INCOSE CSEP/ESEP
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment
• Understanding of Hardware and Software testing methodologies
• Experience with MBSE and Requirements management tools, such as Cameo and DOORS
• Knowledge and experience with Material Review Board, Process Configuration Board, Configuration Control Board and Failure Review Board processes, proposing/defending and implementing Change Notices
• Familiarity with Project & Task Management tools: Jira or Confluence
• Familiarity with some subset of specialty engineering tools, such as: MATLAB or COMSOL (MODSIM); Docker, Kubernetes, Visual Studio, Python (SW Engineering); Elasticsearch, Grafana, Tableau (Data and visualization); or Cadence Virtuoso, Keysight ADWS, ANSYS HFSS (Hardware Design); Cadence Assura or Siemens Calebre (Hardware verification)

Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00 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.