Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Ground Integration

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Redondo Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector in Redondo Beach, CA, seeks a Sr Principal Systems Engineer to lead integration and test activities across factory and site environments, developing procedures and supporting TRRs and TRBs. You will drive test planning, data analysis, and change management for complex ground systems.

Ideal candidates will have a STEM degree with 8+ years of engineering experience, an active SCI clearance, and willingness to travel up to 25% for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years of engineering experience.
• Master's degree in STEM with 6+ years of experience.
• PhD in STEM with 4+ years of experience.
• Active SCI clearance at time of application.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and execute system-level integration and test procedures for the Ground Element in factory and site environments.
• Plan and conduct dry-runs and run-for-record test executions with resource coordination.
• Prepare and present material for Test Readiness Reviews and Test Review Boards.
• Analyze test data to verify requirements, identify anomalies, and drive resolution with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Develop inputs to RFCs and maintain Ground Element documentation.
• Support integration of hardware, software, and networks within the ground system.
• Collaborate with software, network, and systems teams to ensure testability and verification.
• Participate in site installation, integration, and verification activities with travel as needed.

Skills

Test procedure development

Test planning

Integration & test

Written & oral communication

Linux familiarity

Python scripting

Networking basics

Ground segment testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Python

Linux

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector in Redondo Beach, CA, seeks a Sr Principal Systems Engineer to lead integration and test activities across factory and site environments, developing procedures and supporting TRRs and TRBs. You will drive test planning, data analysis, and change management for complex ground systems.

Ideal candidates will have a STEM degree with 8+ years of engineering experience, an active SCI clearance, and willingness to travel up to 25% for extended periods.