Systems Test Engineer - 2/3

pabilities 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 an Systems Test Engineer - 2/3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.

This position can be filled at a level 2 or 3.

Key Responsibilities:

• Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints
• Creation/execution of test procedures
• Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems
• Coordinates integrated testing activities
• Reviews and evaluates test requirements to insure completeness of test program
• Automated test script creation
• Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations

Are you ready for a new challenge and interested in supporting the future of technology at Northrop Grumman? If yes, then this position is for you!

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.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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 position's 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.

Basic Qualifications for a level 2:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 2 years of engineering experience OR a Masters of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 0 years of engineering experience.
• Must have Python scripting experience.
• Must have https://U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top Secret/SCI level clearance.

Basic Qualifications for a level 3:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 5 years of engineering experience OR a Masters of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 3 years of engineering experience.
• Must have Python scripting experience.
• Must have https://U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top Secret/SCI level clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of spacecraft hardware, software
• Experience with Integration or Test campaigns
• Knowledge of penetration testing, network security, and the techniques used to expose and correct security flaws.
• A broad understanding of security technologies including antivirus software, and system patches.
• The ability to identify and spotlight vulnerabilities, correct problems, and prevent security breaches.
• Responsibility and conscientiousness, including proper management of patches to defray business impact while keeping security protocols up-to-date.
• The ability to think critically and innovatively about the security solutions that can keep data safe while still allowing a business to flourish.

Salary Range: $77,100 - $115,700
Salary Range 2: $95,000 - $142,400

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.
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 . https://U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.