Northrop Grumman · 15 hours ago
Test Execution Engineer 4 (26-043)
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $176K/yr
6+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, and they are seeking a Sr Principal Test Execution Engineer to support the Missile Defense Integration team. This role involves creating and executing test plans, troubleshooting issues, and working collaboratively in an integrated team environment to ensure successful test execution for critical defense systems.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create and modify scripts to extract specific information from log files
Perform data analysis on input, internal, and output message data
Troubleshoot both test and prototype issues
Document test results and prepare test status documentation
Author Spiral and build-level test plan documents and procedures
Create Test Discrepancy Reports to document issues
Assist software development personnel in investigating and resolving issues
Develop troubleshooting procedures and workaround documents
Develop and execute detailed test plans and procedures to test C2BMC in an integrated environment or specific capabilities
Plan and lead C2BMC integration tests with external elements and sensors
Review and provide feedback on system specifications, development, test, and network documents as necessary
Attend meetings with customers and represent the Test team
Review and provide feedback on system specifications, development, test, and network documents as necessary
Document test results and prepare test status documentation
Create Test Discrepancy Reports to document issues
Assist software development personnel in investigating and resolving issues
Develop and execute detailed test plans and procedures to test C2BMC in an integrated environment or specific capabilities
Plan and lead C2BMC integration tests with external elements and sensors
The candidate will develop any supplemental procedures required to ensure successful test execution
Must have experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions using internally generated, industry-accepted, or similar processes and methods
Will have a demonstrated ability to develop briefings and convey complex ideas in writing, be comfortable working in a team environment, be a quick study and a hard worker, and be interested and capable of adapting to changing technology
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills to work effectively in a small technical team environment and to accurately represent test perspectives to C2BMC system architects, software designers, other testers, and test support personnel, the Government customer, and personnel in other MDA programs
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the eligibility to be cleared at SCI
Must possess an understanding of systems engineering processes and logistics principles, including artifact generation (e.g., specifications, Interface Control Documents, System Architecture Descriptions, Use Cases, Trade Studies)
Must have experience with requirements development/collaboration, use case development/collaboration, technical writing, and communication/presentation skills
Agile processes and development methodology
The candidate will develop any supplemental procedures required to ensure successful test execution
Must have experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions using internally generated, industry-accepted, or similar processes and methods
Will have a demonstrated ability to develop briefings and convey complex ideas in writing, be comfortable working in a team environment, be a quick study and a hard worker, and be interested and capable of adapting to changing technology
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills to work effectively in a small technical team environment and to accurately represent test perspectives to C2BMC system architects, software designers, other testers, and test support personnel, the Government customer, and personnel in other MDA programs
Preferred
Applicants with a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application are highly desired. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the contract period
Experience with network applications and networking concepts is desired, along with experience in military systems used for space domain awareness or missile defense, such as the Space Surveillance Network, AN/TPY2, SBIRS/BOA, Aegis, THAAD, Patriot, UEWR, and SBX, including their operational characteristics
Technical writing/test procedure creation
Space/C2BMC/Missile Defense experience
Systems/Security Integration and System/Software Testing, including virtualized environments
Experience integrating system components within an integrated test environment
Working knowledge of system design, system security design, and overall integration into an operational environment
Familiarity with VMware, virtual servers, UNIX, including shell scripting
In-depth understanding of Windows and Unix systems
Working knowledge of test plan/procedure preparation and test execution
Preferred experience with containerized virtual environments
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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