Principal Test Engineer - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Principal Engineer Test based in Huntsville, Alabama for the IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System. The role involves developing and executing test plans, performing verification activities, and ensuring test readiness in a rigorous, security-conscious environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, experience across systems, software, integration, and test engineering, and will work within

Qualifications

• Experience supporting systems engineering, test engineering, integration and test, verification and validation, or related engineering activities.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, specifications, test procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Experience documenting test results, identifying discrepancies and supporting technical investigations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, procedures and verification activities.
• Document test results and traceability relationships to requirements.
• Support test readiness reviews and ensure activities follow approved procedures and baselines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve test processes.

Skills

Analytical

Troubleshooting

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Associates degree

Master's degree

Tools

JIRA

GIT

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Principal Engineer Test based in Huntsville, Alabama for the IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System. The role involves developing and executing test plans, performing verification activities, and ensuring test readiness in a rigorous, security-conscious environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, experience across systems, software, integration, and test engineering, and will work within