Systems Test Engineer - Level 2 or 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI 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. The Eastern Region Systems Engineering organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission. Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Systems Test Engineer – Level 2 or 3 based out of Morrisville, NC. Position Overview: Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints. Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems. Coordinates integrated testing activities. Reviews and evaluates test requirements to ensure completeness of test program. Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations. This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work. This requisition may be filled as either a level 2 or level 3. Basic Qualifications for a Level 2: * Must have an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application * Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience; 0 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. * Experience with ground system software deployment, integration and testing in complex, layered, cloud-based environments * Understanding of requirements decomposition, verification activity planning and execution * Ability to collaborate with software development teams to ensure understanding, reproduction steps, resolution approach * Ability to proactively identify software issues, perform troubleshooting and root cause investigation in support of generating detailed problem reports and engage in rapid, collaborative resolution * Experience with Scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash), Git, Containerization (Kubernetes, Helm), and Java Basic Qualifications for a Level 3: * Must have an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application * Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or 1 year of relevant experience with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. * Experience with ground system software deployment, integration and testing in complex, layered, cloud-based environments * Understanding of requirements decomposition, verification activity planning and execution * Ability to collaborate with software development teams to ensure understanding, reproduction steps, resolution approach * Ability to proactively identify...