Northrop Grumman

Senior Staff Systems Test Engineer (GN&C) - 19229

Northrop Grumman$166K — $249K *
Roy, UT 84067In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 14 years of experience with a Bachelor's in Science, 12 years with a Master's, or 10 years with a PhD.
  • U.S. citizenship with eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
  • 5+ years leading large, cross-functional missile/launch-vehicle programs with significant lab test experience.
  • 5+ years driving program execution through acquisition lifecycle stages such as critical design reviews and flight tests.
  • 5+ years translating complex technical information for senior leaders, enabling decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a diverse team in developing and using Guidance and Aerospace Vehicle Element Laboratories.
  • Design and develop test bed for Guidance and Power & Distribution Systems.
  • Plan and execute system integration and performance tests in Guidance and AVE Laboratories.
  • Collaborate with multiple engineering and systems teams to integrate efforts.
  • Support System Integration & Test Lead and report to the GN&C IPT Lead.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Senior Staff Guidance Navigation & Control (GN&C) Systems Test Lead Engineer . This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You'll Get To Do:
  • Lead will lead a diverse team of Electrical, Mechanical, Simulation, and Software Engineers developing and using the GBSD Guidance and Aerospace Vehicle Element (AVE) Laboratories.
  • Responsible for leading Guidance System and Power & Distribution System test bed design; development of laboratory real-time, software-in-the-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop simulations and test equipment; and establishing verification and validation strategy approach.
  • Responsible for leading system integration and performance test planning and execution in the Guidance and AVE Laboratories and in Enhanced Ground Test (EGT).
  • Collaborate with Systems Engineering, GN&C Analysis & Algorithms, Guidance Computer, NIMS, Software, System Test, Command & Launch, and PBACM teams.
  • Support the FST System Integration & Test Lead and reports directly to the GN&C IPT Lead.


Basic Qualifications:
  • 14 Years with Bachelors in Science; 12 Years with Masters; 10 Years with PhD.
  • U.S. citizen eligible for a Secret (or higher) security clearance and able to obtain any program-specific clearance required
  • 5+ years of experience leading large, cross-functional missile/launch-vehicle programs with a minimum of 3 year with system or subsystem test and integration in engineering laboratory environment
  • 5+ years of experience driving program execution through various phases of the acquisition lifecycle (System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, or flight-test execution) with experience as a technical-approval authority for drawings, analyses, test plans, or other related work products
  • 5+ years of experience translating complex technical information into clear briefings for senior leadership, customer partners, and range authorities, enabling rapid and accurate decision-making
  • 5+ years of experience mentoring junior engineers and leading formal development programs


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Missile-system proficiency - Experience designing developing, testing, integrating, and/or analyzing missile systems and subsystems (propulsion, aerodynamics, flight-control, structures, and/or guidance-navigation-control)
  • Test-campaign leadership - Experience related to flight-test campaigns, including planning, execution and data capture, and post-test analysis
  • Process-improvement champion - Initiated and institutionalized process improvements that became organization-wide best-practice templates
  • Technical leadership experience, direction and mentoring to other technical employees in the application of scientific principles, tools and techniques to achieve practical end results
  • Background in aerospace systems; basic understanding of missile systems, GNC, warheads, and survivability
  • Knowledge of configuration management best practices
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and meet program commitments in a highly concurrent engineering environment
  • Ability to effectively maneuver through political situation and anticipate roadblocks
  • Good organizational skills and ability to work with minimal direction
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of Agile approaches and Model-Based Engineering (MBE)
  • Prior experience leading teams of 10+ members & scope valuation of 50M+
  • Demonstrated record of collaboration among multiple teams, disciplines, and suppliers
  • Familiarity with role of real-time simulators in HWIL usage


Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts


This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $166,500.00 - $249,700.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
$36.7 billion
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