Lead Systems Test Engineer – Sentinel GBSD

ngc; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

PTO/Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer in Roy, UT to support the Sentinel–GBSD program. The role emphasizes test planning, system-level evaluations, and coordination of integrated testing across segments.

Preferred candidates have a STEM degree and active clearance; responsibilities include developing ITPs, coordinating suppliers, and performing concept-risk reduction testing to validate engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM degree (B.S./M.S./Ph.D.).
• US Citizenship with active clearance (Secret or higher).
• Experience in developing test plans and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize customer needs into test solutions considering schedule and cost.
• Develop and direct preparation and execution of test plans and schedules.
• Coordinate integrated testing activities and evaluate test requirements.
• Develop proof of concept methodologies for early risk reduction.
• Oversee supplier test activities and verification efforts.

Skills

Systems engineering principles

Test planning

RF/Comms test planning

EMI/E3 test planning

JIRA and Confluence

Education

Bachelor's in Science

Master's in Science

PhD

Tools

CAMEO

DOORS

MBSE

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer in Roy, UT to support the Sentinel–GBSD program. The role emphasizes test planning, system-level evaluations, and coordination of integrated testing across segments.

Preferred candidates have a STEM degree and active clearance; responsibilities include developing ITPs, coordinating suppliers, and performing concept-risk reduction testing to validate engineering solutions.