Ngc
Systems Test Engineer or a Principal systems test engineer.
United States-California-Palmdale · Principal
No sponsorship$83k-$155kDetected 1 day ago
Data AnalysisSAPAvionicsMIL-STDAerospace EngineeringSensorsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking
About the role
- 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.
- Execute pre and post test data analyses, applying statistical methods and model based verification to identify anomalies, root causes, and corrective actions for CNI subsystems.
Responsibilities
- Lead CNI test planning working groups, coordinating across avionics, communications, navigation, and mission systems disciplines to align test objectives, resources, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Support the development, review, and approval of test cards and checklists in collaboration with engineering, test operations, and safety personnel.
- Conduct Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and support Pre /Post Test Briefings to communicate status, risks, and findings to stakeholders.
- Provide real time mission control room support using Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS), making safety critical decisions and adjusting test execution to maintain efficiency and data integrity.
- Maintain and report testing metrics, flight hour utilization, and constraints using other enterprise tools.
- Develop and publish Integrated Test Plans (ITPs), detailed test procedures, and schedules that address CNI functional, performance, and survivability requirements for developmental and operational test phases.
- Interface with design and analysis teams to define test configurations, instrumentation, and data collection requirements for radar, datalink, GPS/INS, IFF, electronic warfare, and other CNI subsystems.
- Willingness to work overtime, odd‑hour shifts, and occasional weekends to support test schedules.
- Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.
Requirements
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
- Perform technical analysis of system level CNI performance, preparing comprehensive evaluation reports that document compliance, margin, and any corrective actions required.
Nice to have
- A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance Outstanding oral and written communication
- Prior experience and familiarity with the USAF Test Wing processes.
- Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.
- Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
- 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.
- 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.
Compensation
- $83,400.00 - $155,400.00
- 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.
- $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.
- With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.
Company info
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Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
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