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 peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautic Systems has an opening for a Sr. Principal Test Conductor to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within the Test and Evaluation organization. This role is in Palmdale, CA. 

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Contribute to the development of detailed test plans, test schedules, and test procedures and provide support for integration testing 

• Contribute to test card development and review in collaboration with other engineering disciplines, system test and engineering management 

• Ability to develop and execute software installation, integration, and acceptance test procedures 

• Coordinate test equipment and personnel requirements for safe and efficient execution of tests 

• Provide test support and make real-time decisions regarding safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. 

• Participate in post-test data evaluation and discrepancy resolution 

• Serve as the focal point between internal and external organizations to develop test data requirements 

• Excellent communication skills required, must work well in a team environment, and must work independently to solve a variety of complex problems 

We offer flexible work arrangements, 4/10 first shift schedule, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects, 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. The role will require occasional 2nd shift work coverage. This position will require occasional overtime and cross-training efforts. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Active DoD Top Secret and SAP/SAR access 

• Candidate must have 12 years of related professional/military experience, OR Bachelors degree AND 8 years of related professional / military experience, OR a Masters degree AND 6 years of related professional / military experience 

• Network design, analysis, and administration of routers, switches, and firewalls 
• Experience in software integration, software testing, Confluence and JIRA 
• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management  
• Network+ certification and/or a Cisco CCNA or other similar certification 
• Experience in the use of network analysis tools, e.g., WireShark, SolarWinds, etc. 
• Security+ certified 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Networking engineering, or equivalent 

• Experience in lab integration and test activities 

• Experience with formal software life cycle development methodologies 

• Experience with test equipment use and system troubleshooting 

Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.