Today’s dynamic global security threats require solutions both big and small – solutions living within the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC). Boasting state-of-the-art design capabilities, multiple processing nodes, electrical testing, environmental and QCI screening, and failure analysis, the NGMC is a leader in designing, fabricating, packaging and delivering discriminating microelectronics to the military, aerospace, and commercial markets. For more than 70 years, we have been offering a wide range of trusted foundry and semiconductor services that deliver high performing and reliable microelectronics. Our wide breadth of technologies and capabilities allows us to provide our customers with unique “More than Moore” solutions.
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One of our most challenging new fields is Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA), which combines the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop radical new energy-efficient computing systems. The Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) department is seeking a Sr. Staff Mission Verification & Validation Lead Engineer to join our team and develop these technologies into high-performance computing systems that solve an assortment of unique mission needs. You’ll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside physicists, design engineers, and superconducting foundry engineers to make these technologies a reality.
What You'll Get To Do:
As a Mission Verification & Validation Lead Engineer, you will have an opportunity to be a part of a technology development organization that is collaborative, open, transparent, team-oriented, and flexible, where continuous learning is encouraged, all within a culture of design.
Role and Responsibilities:
The Mission Verification & Validation Engineer will be responsible working with SMEs from across multiple related programs to develop verification and validation strategies at appropriate levels that suit each program while building up to a unified system-of-systems verification and validation strategy. Other responsibilities will include:
Work with customers and stakeholders to capture criteria for system-of-systems verification and validation plans
Develop and implement verification and validation plans/procedures and coordinate plans and activities with the overall Program Test Plan
Coordinate with other program personnel to develop the system transition and logistics/support plans
Candidates will not only have significant Systems Engineering and management experience, but also possess technical breadth and experience in multiple mission areas, program phases, and systems engineering processes
Develop and improve qualification of system and demonstrator test procedures
Develop test and verification strategies that help minimize program cost and technical risk
Define test and verification methods, events, and constraints for all requirements; develop and manage the overall Mission System Test Plan
Coordinate with integration & test (I&T) efforts to ensure that the overall I&T program will adequately confirm requirement compliance
Design and model validation approaches to ensure the system fulfills its operational objectives and stake-holder requirements in its intended operational setting
Work with customer and program leadership to coordinate, schedule, and ensure readiness to perform mission test activities
Execute test verification and analyze results against established criteria to determine if the system being examined is compliant
Utilize systems engineering database tools and software to manage verification and validation results and artifacts, including reports and baseline documentation
Support final system sell-off of the completed verification and validation program to the customer
Lead by example and be willing to mentor, coach, train, guide, direct, and advise teammates
Thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels
Provide debug and testing input for feature improvements to next generation designs
This position is contingent upon clearance.
This position will serve on-site in Linthicum/ Annapolis Junction, MD.
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Staff Mission Verification & Validation Lead Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 14 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 10 years of experience
Demonstrated 5+ years verification, validation, integration and test experience, specific to test design/execution & test equipment design and development
Understanding of Systems Engineering principles and practices
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering for requirements and architecture management (Cameo Systems Modeler preferred)
Experience in mission operations, requirements management, system architecture development, and CONOPs
Demonstrated experience with the full product life cycle (requirements, design, implementation, and test)
Experience designing and executing experiments in support of closed loop dynamics tests, inertial performance testing, and sub-system qualification
Experience developing detailed test plans
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
Current active DoD TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements.
Preferred Qualifications for Sr. Staff Mission Verification & Validation Lead Engineer:
Advanced Degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields
Experience working on large scale systems-of-systems programs
Experience in a technical lead role
Multi-Disciplinary Engineering exposure (Software, Hardware, Electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross functionally
Experience in “selling” off requirements to ensure that the design and implementation are compliant with requirements and expected use cases
Demonstrated ability to be an overall system/big picture thinker
Demonstrated experience with the full product life cycle (requirements, design, implementation, and test)
In depth experience with Verification Description and Requirements Activity development and implementation
Proven ability to adapt quickly, solve problems, resolve conflict, lead in dynamic environments with frequent change, and interface directly with high level customers and senior/executive company leadership
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Salary Range: $179,600.00 - $282,200.00The 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.Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.