RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a **Staff Air Vehicle Systems Integrator** to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our **Test and Evaluation** organization. This role is located in **Melbourne, FL** .
As an Senior Principal Air Vehicle Systems Integrator, you will be responsible for Level I and Level II system alpha test efforts and will lead subsystem integration efforts, and ensure readiness for system-level testing. You will lead subsystem integration efforts and ensure readiness for system-level testing.
**Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:**
+ Develop and refine test procedures based on Level I and Level II system requirements
+ Lead subsystem integration efforts, evaluate hardware and software changes prior to alpha testing
+ Utilize test infrastructure to dry run and execute system level verification, providing immediate feedback on software and hardware build candidates.
+ Serve as an organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs and act as an advisor to management and customers on technical subjects.
+ Support Systems engineering to develop Verification Cross Reference Matrices
+ Support Test Equipment Checkout and System Integration
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 12 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience.
+ Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, **prior** to the commencement of employment.
+ Demonstrated experience in in test program execution. (I.e. developing test procedures, implementing technical edits and successfully executing test protocols, etc.)
+ Experience performing system integration and/or subsystem integration for hardware/software systems.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Active Top Secret Clearance
+ Active Program Access
+ Experience supporting Test Execution as First Line Troubleshooter
+ Air Vehicle Experience
Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00
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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.