Northrop Grumman

Staff Aeronautical Engineer

Northrop Grumman$152K — $229K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or Master's degree plus significant experience (10-12 years)
  • Active US Government Secret clearance, with ability to upgrade to Top Secret/SCI
  • Experience generating technical documents and familiarity with software tools like MS Office
  • Understanding of standard Test Engineering test methodologies
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments
  • Willingness to support varying shifts and hours for testing activities

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and peer reviewing test procedures
  • Execute and lead formal and non-formal test events
  • Participate in test planning and post-test data analysis
  • Support creation of test artifacts and documentation
  • Lead moderate size test efforts under System Test leadership
  • Attend and actively participate in System Test meetings
  • Collaborate with team members and maintain professionalism

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Paid time off for vacation and personal use
  • Company-paid holidays
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Job Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a highly motivated System Test Engineer to primarily support the System Test Team based out of Melbourne, FL. Candidate will provide support for all system test activities, to include test planning, creation of required test procedures, post test data analysis, creation of problem reports, and reporting on test results. Candidate shall display professionalism, leadership, have a strong work ethic, work well with others, and be able to function as member of the System Test Team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in development, execution and peer review of test procedures

  • Participate in both Formal and Non-Formal Test execution events

  • Participate in test planning, problem report validation testing, and post testing data analysis

  • Provide support in the creation of required test artifacts

  • Lead potential moderate size test efforts and events in support of System Test leadership

  • Attend and participate in all System Test meetings

  • Experience working in high paced environments

  • Willing to support multiple shifts and odd hours to accommodate testing efforts and lab schedules.

Basic Qualifications Staffl Aeronautical Engineer:

  • Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 12 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 10 years of related professional/military experience

  • Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

  • Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance

  • Ability to obtain and maintain US Government SCI clearance

  • Ability to obtain and maintain enhanced access

  • Candidate shall have experience generating technical documents and working with various software/data processing tools such as MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and other various programming languages

  • An understanding of common Test Engineering test methodologies and practices

Preferred Experience:

  • Masters Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline

  • Software test automation experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

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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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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