RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE

Top Secret TRAVEL:

Yes, 10% of the Time ## Description 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff System Test Engineer -Control Segment to join the team of qualified individuals. Position is located in Edwards AFB, CA or Palmdale, CA. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Key Responsibilities:

• Include ensuring System-Under-Test readiness to execute the tests safely and efficiently.
• Serves as an integral part of the test team and provides subject matter expertise during test events.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues during test events as required. Assesses anomalies, documents troubleshooting efforts, and develops resolutions in accordance with documented procedures in conjunction with Test and Quality Engineering.
• Perform software installations as required. Maintain configuration management of software and hardware.
• Authoring and editing procedure documents as required.
• This individual will serve as the lead of the team, to include interfacing and communicating with upper management, scheduling, leading RCCAs, and will be the key conduit between the control segment and the rest of the enterprise.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 4/10 work schedule with every Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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, OR a Ph.

D. AND 8

years of related professional/military experience.

• Must have an active US Government Top Secret clearance + SCI (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Experience with Linux and Windows Operating Systems
• Computer Network hardware/software configuration experience
• Familiarity with Linux command line
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include pre-planned extended shifts, holidays, and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Ability to read/understand engineering blueprints/drawings (electrical interconnect, equipment rack)
• Must be able to obtain/maintain IAT Level 2 Security Certification (Security +, CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP,GSEC, SSCP) or IAT DoD level 3 (CASP, CCNP-Security, CISA, CISSP,GCED, GCIH) or able to obtain and maintain within 6 months of start date
• Experience with Line-of-sight and Beyond Line-of-Sight Radio Frequency systems
• Experience with USG aircraft operations
• Familiarity with Crew Resource Management
• Ability to read and understand network configurations (Routing protocols, network address translations, multicast)
• Virtualization Experience (VMware VSphere)
• Knowledge of Flight Test Operations
• Experience with systems test processes

Primary Level Salary Range:

$161,000.00 - $241,400.00 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. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.