Principal Test Lead Engineer/Sr. Test Lead Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: March 9, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10184700

• Category: -Engineering
• Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
• Clearance Type: -Top Secret
• Telecommute: -No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: -1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: -Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: -Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions 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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. -Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. For all internal NGAS Engineering candidates, we have developed a Homeroom-driven hiring process aligned to discipline-specific Ambassadors. -They will be your point of contact and will support you throughout the selection process. If you apply to this Workday requisition, a Talent Acquisition professional will email you with the corresponding Ambassador's information for next steps. 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 Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Principal Test Lead Engineer/Sr. Principal Test Lead Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. - This position will be in Melbourne, FL. **This position may be filled by either at the Principal Test Lead Engineer level OR at the Sr. Principal Test Lead Engineer level based on the qualifications listed.** The BAST is pioneering on integrating commercial technologies and enhancing them to address operational military use cases, i.e., dual use technologies. - These technologies include 5G/NextG communications, machine learning, cybersecurity, and future wireless technologies. This role will be responsible for leading the experiment and exercise effort of a program, which consists of 5G customized antenna, radio and network systems, on Airborne, Surface, and Ground Platforms. - Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Establish and lead a regular rhythm with stakeholders to communicate overall test planning, system prototype integration, test execution, supportability and logistics.
  • Develop payload and platform specific integration and test plan/procedure supporting the mission relevant risk reduction test and experiments.
  • Lead system prototype integration into on-site test infrastructure, compatibility analyses with existing platform/payload, resolution of technical challenges related to hardware, software, or interface requirements.
  • Lead and present customer working groups and post-test debriefs, e.g., Informal Test Readiness Review (iTRR), Test Planning Working Group, Joint Warfighter Working Group, etc.
  • Oversee the implementation and execution of the integration and test plan and deliver test reports.
  • Develop and present products for major program reviews and activities.
  • Lead and collaborate with a geographically dispersed cross-discipline team of engineers and industry partners.Basic Qualifications: Principal Test Lead Engineer (T03):
    • Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master's degree in a (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 3 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. (STEM) AND 0 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
    • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Top Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company
    • Experience testing RF, antenna, radio, and cable measurement/VSWR in both laboratory and testing site environments.
    • Demonstrated experience in establishing detail test plan/procedures (such as developing test cases and/or scenarios and execution of tests) on prototype hardware and software within the Unit and Subsystem level of assembly.Basic Qualifications: Sr. Principal Test Lead Engineer (T04):
      • Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 9 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master's degree in a (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 7 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. (STEM) AND 3 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
      • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Top Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
      • Experience testing RF, antenna, radio, and cable measurement/VSWR in both laboratory and testing site environments.
      • Demonstrated experience in establishing detail test plan/procedures (such as developing test cases and/or scenarios and execution of tests) on prototype hardware and software within the Unit and Subsystem level of assembly.Preferred Qualifications:
        • Prior experience supporting government led spectrum approval, interim flight clearances (IFC), Interim Authorization To Test (IATT), Authority to Operate (ATO), and ground node operations
        • Prior experience on logistics, test instrumentation, external interface equipment, and equipment installation to support military platform integration with a minimal modification to the platform(s).
        • Integrated product team lead and/or cost account manager experience.
        • Integration and test experience to include developing the detailed Integration Flow, identifying required facilities, coordinating development and procurement of test equipment, ground equipment, and data instrumentation, identifying and planning required personnel for execution.
        • Experience leading an Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) program to include initial planning, development, execution through to delivery of a complete system(s).
        • Experience leading trouble shooting, failure investigation, and resolution during platform/payload integration and testing event(s).
        • Strong working experience with government personnel to support the platform testing on-site.
        • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
        • Excellent project management skills in organizing, running, and leading experiments within on-schedule and on-budget.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.Salary Range: $95,300 - $142,900Salary Range 2: $118,600 - $178,000The 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 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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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