AVE Segment Lab Test Engineer (DoD Skillbridge)

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 Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD SKillbridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program. Goals – Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC. Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities. Outcome – Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team. DoD SkillBridge Eligibility: · Has served at least 180 days on active duty · Is within 12 months of separation or retirement · Will receive an honorable discharge · Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS · Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months · Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship. The Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a AVE Segment Lab Test Engineer, this position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel Program. 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. 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 defense systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. What You’ll Get To Do. - Develop customer contractual needs and requirements into test solutions that acknowledges technical schedule and cost constraints. - Develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules. - Review and evaluate test requirements for completeness of test program. - Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts, Element Test teams, System Test teams, and other stakeholders to identify test objectives, test requirements, and risks that require test to mitigate - Supporting development of instrumentation requirements for Hardware in the Loop testing. - Identify test support requirements and coordinate with Design & Integration team for budget and personnel needs - Overseeing test activities in support or requirement verification and validation. - Conduct daily briefing and approve test start for each test event. - Approve Break of Configuration on the test floor - Conduct table top reviews and dry run test procedures with test team prior to execution - Coordinate and conduct Technical and Safety Review Boards, and Test Readiness Reviews - Support customer Test Plan Working Groups - Prepare Test Planning Team charters - Coordinate with Quality organization for test support - Review and approve major test amendments Position Benefits As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 positions 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. Job Qualifications BQs/You’ll Bring These Qualifications (use the bullet format) Basic Qualifications: Engineer Systems test (T-02): 2 Years with Bachelors; 0 Years with Masters, 4 additional years of relevant experience may be use in lieu of a degree Principal Engineer System Test (T-03): - 5 Years with Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD, 4 additional years of relevant experience may be use in lieu of a degree . Required for both levels. • Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret security clearance, you must also be eligible to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). • Excellent leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills. • Understanding of Model Based System Engineering principles, working experience with CAMEO • Knowledge/experience with AF Test Directive 99-103 • Experience with ICBMs (MM, PK, Small Missile) or DOD programs • Coordinate integrated testing activities with multiple test teams. • Strong understanding of entire product lifecycle, modeling and engineering best practices These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have (PQs) • Bachelors of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering • Knowledge of system integration and test principles and processes • Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles, DOORS database, requirements decomposition and allocation • Collaborate with other IPTs to define test objectives and test requirements for test activities in the Hardware in the Loop Labs. • Support to develop, plan, and execute qualification and acceptance test plans, as well as supporting design and test reporting and reviews • Support developing and updated the detailed integration test plan (ITP) • Support the generation of test procedures and test readiness reviews (TRRs) • Creation of test Concept of Operations (ConOps) flows that maximizes the utility of test resources while meeting schedule and technical requirements and/or constraints • Generate and support test data decomposition and test reports to other IPTs. Assist in consolidating and processing of final test data for requirements verification/model validation sign-off • Understanding of Model Based System Engineering principles, working experience with CAMEO • Knowledge/experience with AF Test Directive 99-103 • Experience with ICBMs (MM, PK, Small Missile) or DOD programs • Coordinate integrated testing activities with multiple test teams. • Strong understanding of entire product lifecycle, modeling and engineering best practices