Senior Defense Systems Engineer — MBSE & Test Expert

ngc

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 109,000 - 163,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to join our Huntsville, AL team. You will lead validation, testing, and integration of complex embedded systems and software across TGE/BONES programs, collaborating with multiple engineering disciplines to advance defense capabilities.

Strong DoD clearance, Linux mastery, and MBSE proficiency are required, with on-site work in Huntsville and CONUS travel up to 20% expected.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in STEM; 5 years experience (Master's with 3 years).
Active DoD secret clearance.
Experience with Linux operating systems; ability to write/exe SQL queries.
Familiar with embedded systems, avionics or defense systems.
Knowledge of MBSE and Agile processes.
Ability to work on-site in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute software test plans and procedures.
Design automated and manual test solutions for embedded and application software.
Analyze requirements and formulate test cases, scenarios, and scripts.
Integrate hardware, software, and test equipment for complete system testing.
Document and track defects; collaborate with development to resolve issues.
Participate in requirements reviews, design reviews, and code inspections.
Ensure solutions adhere to quality, safety, and compliance standards.
Support verification/validation, integration, and acceptance activities.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Travel CONUS up to 20% may be required.