Advanced Programs - Staff Test Engineer - 18266

ngc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Test Engineer in Huntsville, AL to lead and execute comprehensive test programs for defense systems. The role involves configuring HWIL/SWIL labs, translating contract requirements into test concepts, developing test plans, and coordinating across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure readiness and compliance.

You will analyze test data, drive risk reduction decisions, and work with customers and suppliers while adhering to export-control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing and executing integrated test plans and procedures for complex defense or aerospace systems.
• 5+ years of experience planning and executing hardware-in-the-loop and/or system-level hardware test activities.
• 5+ years of experience in development of innovative Test Automation solutions.
• Solid background in system and network administration (Linux/Windows).
• Ability to troubleshoot and support organic/COTS SW/HW integration in labs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and configure test facilities and HWIL/SWIL labs, including planning, procurement, builds, and readiness for Phase 2 and future phase test activities.
• Translate customer requirements into integrated test concepts balancing performance, schedule, and cost.
• Develop and lead preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for subsystems and lab testing.
• Coordinate test activities across internal teams, test operations, and external suppliers for readiness and execution.
• Maintain the program Integrated Test Plan (ITP) ensuring traceability of test requirements.
• Analyze test data and generate data-driven evaluation reports to drive design and risk decisions.
• Review supplier test plans and data for compliance to requirements.
• Design proof-of-concept test methods and configurations to support risk reduction objectives.

Skills

Test planning

Test execution

Hardware-in-the-loop

Test automation

Troubleshooting

Linux

Windows

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

DOORS

Jira/Confluence

MBSE/Cameo

Tableau

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Test Engineer. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL, supporting the Advanced Programs.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Prepare and configure test facilities and HWIL/SWIL laboratories, including planning, procurement, builds, and readiness for Phase 2 and future phase test activities.
• Translate customer contractual requirements into integrated test concepts and solutions that balance technical performance, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Develop and lead preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for subsystem, system, and lab-based testing, including In Air Eject Test and Underwater Eject Test events.
• Coordinate integrated test activities, resources, and configurations across internal engineering teams, test operations, and external suppliers to ensure test readiness and efficient execution.
• Contribute to and maintain the program Integrated Test Plan (ITP), ensuring completeness, consistency, and traceability of test requirements through verification and validation.
• Perform technical analysis of test data and system performance, generating clear, data-driven evaluation reports and recommendations to drive design and risk-reduction decisions.
• Review and assess supplier test plans, procedures, and results, including verification of delivered components and formal test data review for compliance to requirements.
• Design and implement proof-of-concept and early risk-mitigation test methods, fixtures, and configurations to support Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction objectives.
• Manage test data acquisition, configuration control, analysis, and documentation using appropriate digital tools to ensure traceability and reusability.
• Provide first line engineering support for maintenance, repairs, and modifications to systems under test, supervision, and direction to maintenance personnel for maintenance, repairs, and modifications to systems under test.
• Serve as a technical liaison on test-related matters with customers, subcontractors, and senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment on test strategy, execution status, and results while maintaining safety, security, and export-control compliance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 12 years of relevant experience, OR a Masters degree and 10 years of relevant experience, OR a PhD and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• 5+ years of experience developing and executing integrated test plans and procedures for complex defense or aerospace systems, including requirements traceability within a systems engineering framework (e.g., DOORS or equivalent)
• 5+ years of experience planning and executing hardware-in-the-loop and/or system-level hardware test activities, including coordination across multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment
• 5+ years of experience in development of innovative Test Automation solutions.
• Possess a solid background and experience in system and network administration, including Linux and Windows.
• Perform hands on troubleshooting and support organic/COTS SW/HW integration in the labs.
• Be familiar with special test equipment, i.e. oscilloscopes, network analyzers etc.
• Ability to support Integration and Test/Checkout (IATC) of Hardware and Software configuration items.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Experience developing and managing Integrated Test Plans (ITPs), test metrics, and risk-mitigating test strategies for major acquisition or DoD programs.
• Experience leading hardware procurement and supplier test activities, including drafting or managing test-related Statements of Work (SOW) and reviewing supplier test data.
• Experience with digital engineering and test/tooling ecosystems (e.g., Atlassian Jira/Confluence, MBSE/Cameo, and data analytics or visualization tools such as Tableau) to manage test configurations, issues, and metrics.
• Experience facilitating technical reviews or program reviews and working in a multi-disciplinary, multi-team environment with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification (or equivalent DoD 8570 certification)
• SSCP (Systems Security Practitioner)

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Primary Level Salary Range: $153,600.00 - $230,400.00The 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.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.