SMORS/PARCS Systems Test Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: RCategory: EngineeringLocation: Colorado Springs, CO, USACitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 50% of the TimePositions Available: 1At 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.The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. As a Test Engineer, you will be developing and sustaining systems using current technologies and others yet to come. We are seeking team members who have a thirst for knowledge, approach each day with optimism, and have a relentless drive to solve complex problems. Creativity and innovation are imperative for this role, because at Northrop Grumman, many of the problems we work on are impossible until they're not.The Engineering organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! This position will be based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:Support the software development team focused on DEVSECOPS solutionsSupport the development of system test solutions in accordance with project technical, schedule, and cost constraintsAssist the team in development of innovative Test Automation solutionsParticipate in, prepare, and execute comprehensive system/element-level test plans and proceduresSupport system/element level test planning and test readiness reviewsDocument test requirements and methodologies in the requirements management system.Review system engineering documentation to ensure test plans and methodologies meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, consistent and completeSupport the development of system integration plans, procedures and scenarios used in the conduct of software/hardware system integration testingParticipate in engineering peer reviews as a document originator or reviewer to ensure technical quality and engineering rigor is appropriateParticipate in project technical risk analysis and mitigationBasic Qualifications2 Years of systems and/or test engineering experience with a Bachelors-STEM; 0 Years of systems and/or test engineering experience with a Masters-STEMMust have Active/Current/Interim Secret level security clearance or higher to be considered Familiarity or experience with Agile software development methodologies, i.e., Scrum, Kanban, SAFeFamiliarity or experience with test automationExperience in using a requirements management tool, such as DOORSExperience in using a discrepancy management tool, such as JiraFamiliarity or experience with continuous integration and deployment environments and tools such as BambooFamiliarity or experience with version control tools such as BitbucketFamiliarity or experience with Unix/Linux operating systemsFamiliarity with MS Office suite of tools (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)Preferred QualificationsSecurity + CertificationFamiliarity with the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (BMEWS) Precision Acquisition Vehicle Entry (PAVE) Phased Array Warning System (PAWS) (BPP) or other ground-based radars such as the Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS)Experience in writing scripts using scripting languages such as Korn Shell, Bourne Shell, Python, Perl, bash, tcl, etc.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. This facility can also accommodate a hybrid working environment with Monday and Friday worked remote.As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:Medical, Dental & Vision coverage401kEducational AssistanceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programs & Work/Life SolutionsPaid Time OffHealth & Wellness ResourcesEmployee DiscountsSalary Range: $77,200 USD - $115,800 USDEmployees 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.The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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