RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. 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.

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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

SSSD has an opening for a Principal Test Conductor/Test Conductor to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.

Responsibilities include:

•    Develop and publish test plans, test schedules and test procedures for all phases of testing. 
•    Support test planning working groups, plan and conduct test readiness reviews, and conduct pre and post test briefings. Interface with system and test engineering disciplines to develop tests and test data requirements. 
•    Create/Support procedure development and review in collaboration with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel. 
•    Specify test article configurations and coordinate the integration of test modifications with subsystem test engineering and adjunct payload groups. 
•    Identify and coordinate the availability of test facilities and EGSE in support of all phases of ATL.
•    Makes real-time personnel decisions regarding personal safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. 
•    Provide mission control room support and lead multiple teams in the achievement of project milestones.
•    Participate in post-test data evaluation and problem identification and resolution. 
•    Maintain metrics on status of testing and constraints, as well as implementation of lessons learned.
•    Manage crew scheduling and workload distribution across multiple shifts. 
•    Must be able to travel and support all offsite mission critical milestones.

This position requires outstanding written and oral communications skills. Individual will be required to serve as focal point between management, design & test engineering, and test operations team. Individual must be able to work under only general direction to determine and develop approaches to solutions; must be able to work both within a team environment and independently; must be self-motivated, thorough, and detailed; and must be willing to learn additional engineering discipline areas.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

 
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.

Basic Qualifications:

Test Conductor: Bachelors of Science in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) plus 2 years of experience in a technical role OR Masters of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline plus 0 years of experience in a technical role OR High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) plus 6 years of experience in a technical role.

Principal Test Conductor: Bachelors of Science in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) plus 5 years of experience in a technical role OR Masters of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline plus 3 years of experience in a technical role OR High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) plus 9 years of experience in a technical role.

•   Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 10 years)

•    Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
•    Must be flexible, and able to support weekends or any shift
•    Must be able to support offsite work 10%
•    Must have basic Electrical test equipment knowledge (DMM’s, Oscilloscopes etc.)

•    Must have RF test equipment knowledge (Spectrum & Network Analyzers, Power Meters, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Active Top Secret clearance
•    Bachelor's Degree
•    Experience in lab integration, test and launch activities

•    Experience with spacecraft power on test operations, command and telemetry
•    Experience in Microsoft Office,
•    Experience in reading Electrical cable layout and interconnect drawings 
•    Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
•    Experience in RF testing and handling

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00

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 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 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.