Principal Systems Integration & Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Baltimore site seeks experienced SI&T engineers to lead integration and test activities across complex military systems. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop thorough test plans, and drive verification across lab benches, sils, and field environments in support of high‑profile defense programs.

Ideal candidates have DoD Secret clearance, strong leadership, and a proven track record in HW/SW integration and test.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience; 3+ years with a Master’s; 1+ year with a PhD.
• Demonstrated experience in system integration and test on complex HW/SW systems, preferably in defense or aerospace.
• Experience leading lab/bench ownership, test campaigns, or requirements verification activities.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to coordinate across multiple teams and present technical status to management and customers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across all aspects of the program to develop comprehensive and thorough integration and test plans for complex systems.
• Work with Hardware, Software, and other related disciplines to integrate all aspects of the system, ensuring that the solution closes and achieves the demanding goals of the system.
• Develop and execute test plans in lab facilities and in the field to verify requirements and the performance of the system.
• Collaborate with a large team to achieve the goals of the program across multiple sites and facilities.

Skills

System integration

Test engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Configuration management tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Baltimore site seeks experienced SI&T engineers to lead integration and test activities across complex military systems. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop thorough test plans, and drive verification across lab benches, sils, and field environments in support of high‑profile defense programs.

Ideal candidates have DoD Secret clearance, strong leadership, and a proven track record in HW/SW integration and test.