RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman has an immediate opening for a Systems Test Engineer on an exciting program based in Dulles, Virginia.  As a Systems Test Engineer, you will:

• Analyze technical and contractual requirements to synthesize test cases for new features, enhancements, and fixes for an integrated LINUX-based hardware/software platform.

• Create detailed test plans and procedures needed to sell off requirements and demonstrate fully compliant system functionality.

• Create Bash and Python scripts for automated test activities.

• Participate in local field installation, integration, and test activities at a customer location.

This position may be filled as an Engineer (level 2) or Principal Engineer (level 3) depending on how the candidate meets experience and qualification requirements.
Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree (Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Minimum of 2 years (level 2) or 5 years (level 3) of relevant experience
• U.S. citizen
• Active or current Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI at time of application
• LINUX proficiency (command-line, SSH, ability to view/edit files, understanding of LINUX file permissions) is required
 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant STEM discipline
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Current Security + certification is preferred
• Prior experience doing equipment installations in a customer environment is preferred
• Experience creating Python scripts is preferred
• Experience using a spectrum analyzer is preferred
Primary Level Salary Range: $81,000.00 - $111,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00The 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.PDN-a021c56c-1f93-4e77-8fc7-a4440bee7ea2