Senior Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer (TG)

We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader.

At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems would like you to join our team as a Sr. Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer.

Places of performance for this position are Annapolis Junction MD, San Antonio TX, Aurora CO, and Carey, NC.

What You'll Get to Do: Analyze system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis, and report status and results. Support the development of Government test and evaluation documentation e.g., Test & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, Event Test Plan, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports.

Work with other test organizations to support T&E program integration. Provide specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance area as assigned in the SOW. Review planned acquisition approaches to support T&E schedule alignment with decision maker needs for T&E support (U) Analyze performance risk areas to focus T&E planning (U) Specify, validate, and adapt Modeling and Simulation for T&E use Apply Statistical Analysis of variations in performance behavior to characterize confidence in performance estimates Select, develop, & use analysis tools Execute the evaluation plan on data collected by the Testing Tasks Plan and Execute Performance Data Collection Plan program and event level testing for collection of data required for analysis and to synch T&E events with supported decision points Establish and employ Data & Configuration Management capabilities Support Data Authentication group functions; and comply with program Discrepancy Reporting criteria and processes Assess operational and system performance requirements for testability and criticality to frame and prioritize T&E objectives and enable evaluation planning Coordinate with program Systems Engineering (SE) and review T&E-related SE information to leverage functional analysis, system descriptions, parameter selection and dependencies, Modeling and Simulation, and initial performance risk assessments to inform evaluation planning Assess operational environments and priorities for evaluation attention and scenario selection, and to coordinate user participation in T&E Plan program and event level risk-tailored performance estimation and analysis of system and operational Effectiveness and Suitability metrics & conditions; levels of T&E include inspection, demonstration, paper analysis, survey, simulation, and physical test Design surveys for evaluation of Subject Matter Expert (SME) input and user assessments of performance Participate in the T&E Working-level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of evaluation plans Produce Evaluation Plans (metric framework, scenarios/threads, timelines, requirements/T&E cross walk), Analysis Plans, Data Requirements, Risk Assessments, Evaluation Reports, Status reports; provide input to Government T&E products (e.g., Technology Readiness Assessments, Test & Evaluation Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, T&E Plans & Procedures and Test Readiness Reports) Design data sampling schemes to optimize the information/resource balance and to control testing uncertainties Select, coordinate, and calibrate Instrumentation, collection and data management tools, targets, & facilities Ensure test readiness including training of test event participants re conduct of the event; equipment readiness, and security, legal, and privacy compliance arrangements Participate in T&E WIPT and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of data collection plans Execute Testing and Data Collection per plan Produce associated Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports/Briefings, Data Management Plan Define and provide technical direction and guidance for the Level 1 tasks to the Level O and Level 1 TEs assigned to the task Recommend draft plans and reports from the Level 1 tasks for approval by the task leader Work directly with the Government sponsor to coordinate task implementation Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest Provide overall leadership of the T&E task and serve as primary liaison to the government for supporting contract coordination and task execution Communicate issues and solutions to the broader government and contract management structure as requested by Leadership Ensure the appropriate level of independence of the team from the solution provider to support government management of objectivity risk Manage T&E resources and tasks; ensure quality assurance of test processes and products Coordinate and integrate Evaluation and Testing tasks and products Participate in T&E WIPT and/or Integrated Test Team as needed to ensure proper coordination of T&E activities Drive innovation and responsiveness to program changes and evolving T&E status to help manage program risk: develop alternative courses of action, work-arounds, and fall-back positions with a recommended course of action for each risk, and monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones Basic

Qualifications: High School Diploma with 12 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience. Degree must be in a STEM field. Active and Current TS/SCI with Polygraph The Level 3 Test Engineer (TE) shall possess the following capabilities: Assist with any or all of the Level 1 tasks as constrained by technical training and previous testing experience Experience conducting research into and apply knowledge of Government test and evaluation concepts and related engineering, acquisition, and operations activities as needed to support the T&E activities Plan and Execute Performance Analysis Review planned acquisition approaches to support T&E schedule alignment with decision maker needs for T&E support (U) Analyze performance risk areas to focus T&E planning (U) Specify, validate, and adapt Modeling and Simulation for T&E use Preferred

Qualifications: Experience analyzing user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements CNO development concepts What We Can Offer You: Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company.

Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including: Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $193,900.00 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.

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