Advanced Programs - Staff Test Engineer - 18266

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 153,600 - 230,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Test Engineer in Huntsville, AL to lead the planning, execution and oversight of complex test activities for advanced programs. The role requires coordinating between internal teams and external suppliers, while ensuring traceability of requirements and compliance with security measures.

The candidate will develop comprehensive test plans, perform data-driven evaluations, and support risk reduction through innovative testing methods within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with extensive relevant experience or higher.
• 5+ years in integrated test plans for defense/aerospace systems.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop and system-level tests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and configure HWIL/SWIL test facilities and labs.
• Translate requirements into integrated test concepts balancing performance, schedule, and cost.
• Develop test plans, procedures and schedules for subsystem and system testing.
• Coordinate test activities across teams and suppliers for readiness and efficiency.
• Maintain the Integrated Test Plan (ITP) with traceability of requirements.
• Analyze test data and produce reports to drive design decisions.
• Review supplier test plans and verify data against requirements.
• Design proof-of-concept tests to support risk reduction objectives.
• Manage test data acquisition and configuration control.

Skills

US Citizenship

DoD Clearance

Test Automation

HWIL/SWIL Testing

Linux/Windows

IATC

Troubleshooting Labs

Test Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

DOORS

Jira/Confluence

MBSE/Cameo

Tableau

Job description

Relocation & Clearance

Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the Company

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.

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Test Engineer. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL, supporting the Advanced Programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and configure test facilities and HWIL/SWIL laboratories, including planning, procurement, builds, and readiness for Phase2 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, as well as supervision and direction to maintenance personnel.
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 12 years of relevant experience, OR a Master's 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).

Benefits

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

Compensation

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

Work Schedule

The 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.