Test Engineers Pipeline – All Levels

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.

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 insure completeness of test program. Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.

These roles may be filled as an Associate level 1 or level 2.

Basic Qualifications Associate level 1:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Discipline and 0 years experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) as determined by business needs

Basic Qualifications Level 2:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Discipline and 2 years experience; 0 years experience with Masters degree
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) as determined by business needs

Additional positions levels not listed on this requisition may also be considered:

• Principal Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related experience or a Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience
• Senior Principal Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of related experience or a Master’s degree and 7 years of related experience
• Staff Principal Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 14 years of related experience or a Master’s degree and 12 years of related experience or a Ph.D. and 9 years of related experience
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance

This position reports to Palmdale, CA, USA, however, you are able to work from any of the additional 4 locations listed above.

Salary Range: $53,500 USD - $92,900 USD

Salary Range 2: $64,600 USD - $112,300 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.