Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Test Conductor

Perform a variety of data collection and technical support services on the Triton Air vehicle and Ground Control Stations Support the research and procurement of MQ-4C unmanned air vehicle components in direct support of life cycle sustainment. Interface with NGAS and customer Flight Test Engineers, Flight Test Conductors, Flight Crews, Ground Operations Technicians, and software development. This position is the primary interface between the US Navy and Northrop Grumman Ground Segment System Administrators, Responsible Engineers, Network Engineers, and Flight Test Engineers. Will act as a System Test Conductor, reporting to the PAX Triton ITT Ground Segment Manager for all ground segment related engineer testing, troubleshooting, and evaluation. Responsible for engineering test execution/evaluation of system functional requirements to include Detailed Test Requirements, Acceptance Test Procedures, Request For Test (RFTs), and ground/flight test events. Interface with multidiscipline team in the evaluation of new engineering modifications. Provide engineering support for computing system deficiencies requiring team interaction with network, software, system engineers, systems administrators, and aircrew personnel. Provide engineering level evaluation and reach back support for Triton Program Ground Segments as needed. Provides analysis/feedback during engineering modification, maintenance, and ad hoc test planning. Prepares Test Variances and Test Worksheets in accordance with engineering direction. Responsible for providing engineering adjudication for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals. Develops strategies/improvements for test efficiency. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. The selected candidate will need either to be located at NAS Patuxent River or be willing to relocate to the NAS Patuxent River area. Test conductor must have 9 years of related professional experience OR Bachelor's degree AND 5 years of related professional experience OR a Master's degree AND 3 years of related professional experience or a PhD AND 1 year of related professional experience. Principal (04): Test conductor must have 12 years of related professional experience OR Bachelor's degree AND 8 years of related professional experience OR a Master's degree AND 6 years of related professional experience or a PhD AND 4 years of related professional experience. Test conductor must have 12 years of related professional experience OR Bachelor's degree AND 8 years of related professional experience OR a Master's degree AND 6 years of related professional experience or a PhD AND 4 years of related professional 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 ability to obtain and maintain an active SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company. Must have ability to obtain and maintain an active CI Polygraph within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Must have current Security + CE, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date Must have experience with Windows and Linux Operating Systems Must have ability to work after hours and weekends as needed. Principal levels: Active TS/SCI/CI Poly clearance. Experience testing and evaluating computing systems in a networked environment. Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP or similar security certification. Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems. Rudimentary Scripting experience. Familiarity with XML, Java, C, and C#.