Principal / Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Test

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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Strategic Space Systems Division has an opening for a Principal / Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Test to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California. This role requires a solid foundation and understanding of testing in the IT&L environment.  

This position can be filled at a level 3 or 4.

Responsibilities:

• Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints

• Leads and develops an expert understanding of your assigned subsystems, and utilize test infrastructure to dry run and execute system level verification.  

• Role entails collaboration with various disciplines at the element, subsystems, and unit level  through multiple working groups to refine requirements & verification, interfaces, test equipment and test methodology.

• Performs troubleshooting and resolution of HW/SW configuration issues on systems to resolve issues related to system functionality

• Generates test products and automated test scripts for System Level Testing

• Adheres to and maintains processes and procedures for the assembly integration and test of space vehicles

• Ability to adapt to changing test environment and able provide solutions to meet schedule and cost

• Will be able to support multiple shifts and weekends, and offsite travel

This position will require occasionally working shift work and overtime. Additionally, the nature of this position requires individuals to be comfortable working full time in a classified development environment; cell phones or personal electronic devices are prohibited within these areas.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

• Flexible Schedules:  For example, some roles offer the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work

Basic Qualifications for a level 3: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline plus 5 years of engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 3 years of engineering experience

• Experience with Integration or Test campaigns

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Basic Qualifications for a level 4: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline plus 9 years of engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 7 years of engineering experience

• Experience with Integration or Test campaigns

• Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment and knowledge of spacecraft production processes and procedures

• Possess strong leadership qualities, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills

• Active DoD Top Secret/SSBI and/or Active SCI

Salary Range: $95,000 USD - $142,400 USD

Salary Range 2: $117,700 USD - $176,500 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.