Systems Engineer (Automated Tester) Level 5

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineer - Level 5 based out of Aurora, CO.

What You’ll get to Do:

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system products to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. Maintain existing operations procedures and keep up to date to include lessons learned from real-time performance.  Develop new procedures as required. Interface with program and customer personnel. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other STEM related degree with 12 + years of relevant experience; 10+ years with a Master's; 8+ years with a PhD
• Must have an active Top Secret/SCI with Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph clearance at the time of application. 
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence)
• Experience working in a software Agile delivery framework leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with product lifecycles for new and existing products (replacement for must have product development experience).
• Ability to understand wants vs. needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience converting technical and business requirements into Epics, Features, and User Stories.
• Experience in the use of Java, Python, C, and C++ software languages
• Experience with Test automation frameworks and tools to include but not limited to: Behave, Zephyr, Cucumber, RFT, Robot Framework
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Nexus
• Experience with CI/CD orchestration utilizing Jenkins and GitLab

Preferred Qualifications:

• Detailed familiarity with space system operational documentation
• Have current read on to program for immediate program access
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Familiarity with requirements management in Doors and Cameo
• Current CompTIA Security + certification
• Agile Product Owner and/or Scrum Master certifications

Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00

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.