Principal/Sr Principal Test Engineer
- Locations:
- Madison, Alabama, United States
Huntsville, Alabama, United States - Security Clearance:
- Secret
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
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.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.
Job Duties:
- Perform formal and informal testing on IBCS Product Line subassemblies and major end items at the Enhance Production and Integration Center (EPIC) in Madison, AL
- Testing includes a combination of manual and automated tests
- Accurately troubleshoot test anomalies and report findings clearly and concisely within the production tracking system
- Requires ability to analyze complex engineering drawings
- Brief the customer on anomalies found throughout production
- Develop and maintain test documentation (checklists, procedures, and Test Readiness Reviews)
- Assist in developing and maintaining configurations on Cisco and other COTS network equipment and radio hardware
- Work with multidisciplinary team to develop and improve automated test tools
- Support IBCS and other manufacturing efforts at EPIC, as needed, to meet schedule and surge efforts
- May require extended hours and/or weekend work
Basic Qualifications:
- For a level 3 : Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years (or Master's with 3+ years) in systems and test engineering or 9 years with a high school diploma of experience in test engineering
- Level 4: for a level 3 : Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years (or Master's with 5+ years) in systems and test engineering or 12 years with a high school diploma of experience in test engineering
- Active Secret security clearance
- Current Security+ certification
- Proficient with Cisco network configuration and administration, as well as RHEL systems
- Skilled in writing technical documents such as test plans, procedures, and reports.
- Familiarity reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Strong hardware and network troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Ability to communicate technical details to internal and external customer
- Adaptable to high-pressure, dynamic environments
- Able to lift at least 30 lbs
Preferred Qualifications:
- LINUX+ certification
- Cisco certification(s)
- Knowledge of mesh radios, RF-based communications, and routing protocols
- Advanced expertise in routing, switching, and debugging network-oriented applications
- Background in developing and executing integrated hardware/software testing for IP-based Tactical Networks using RHEL systems and Cisco devices
- Experience with scripting and command-line operations in RHEL and Windows environments
- Experience integrating COTS, GOTS, and custom software in security-controlled environments
- Experience with developing and maintaining automated network configuration and test tools