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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** sector is seeking a highly motivated **Principal Lab Operations Cognizant Engineer (Level 3)** OR **Senior Principal Lab Operations Cognizant Engineer (Level 4)** to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our **Test & Evaluation** organization. This role is located in **Melbourne, FL** .

In this role you will play a key part in the setup, configuration and maintenance of engineering labs, ensuring they are fully operational to support testing and development activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in lab planning, maintenance, and test procedures.

Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

+ Review and understand laboratory and system design(s)

+ Develop and present Test Readiness Review(s) (TRR)

+ Develop test procedure(s), perform dry-run(s) and formal execution in support of Acceptance Test Procedure(s) (ATP)

+ Support Integration and Milestone events

+ Responsible for daily Lab Operations assignments such as: test planning, lab scheduling, leading and/or support test execution events

+ Maintain configuration and Test Readiness of applicable system(s) and laboratory

+ Ensure the test readiness of test stations and assets for users by verifying hardware configuration and deployment of applicable software to the test station

+ Work closely with Quality Assurance (QA) to maintain and validate test station software and hardware

+ Adhering to Northrop Grumman Corporation and SIT&E Lab Operation policies and procedures

+ Briefing/Communicating to management with regards to progress and status of system(s) and lab(s)

Basic Qualifications:

_This requisition may be filled at a_ **Principal Lab Operations Cognizant Engineer (Level 3)** OR **Senior Principal Lab Operations Cognizant Engineer (Level 4)** _level based on the qualifications below._

Principal Lab Operations Cognizant Engineer (Level 3)

+ Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience.

+ Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

+ Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable time as determined by the business, **prior** to the commencement of employment .

+ Professional experience interpreting mechanical and/or electrical schematics or drawings.

+ Professional experience with Linux and/or Windows Operating Systems

Senior Principal Lab Operations Cognizant Engineer (Level 4)

+ Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience.

+ Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

+ Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable time as determined by the business, **prior** to the commencement of employment.

+ Professional experience interpreting mechanical and/or electrical schematics or drawings.

+ Professional experience with Linux and/or Windows Operating Systems

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Prior experience with military training systems (Simulated or real)

+ Familiarity with test procedure development and execution

+ Familiarity with Test Equipment, such as digital multimeters, O-scopes, power supplies etc.

+ Basic understanding of networking and software operations

+ Familiarity with using scheduling tools, such as MS Project

+ Familiar with using Atlassian software suite

+ Familiarity with avionics systems, aircraft electrical systems, and/or Test Station Operations

+ Expertise ability for reading, comprehending, or developing schematic diagrams

+ Familiarity with Electronic Principles, data bus protocol(s) (ex. MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429, IEEE 1394)

Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00Salary Range 2: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00

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.