Senior Principal Systems Engineer – Space Systems (SCI)

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Sr Principal Systems Engineer – Level 4 to join our Redondo Beach team in California. The role focuses on developing and executing system-level integration and test procedures for the Ground Element in factory and site environments.

Responsibilities include planning dry-runs, presenting at TRRs/TRBs, analyzing data for root-cause issues, and coordinating RFCs and change artifacts. Travel to operational locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years of engineering experience OR Master's degree in STEM with 6+ years of experience OR PhD with 4+ years of experience
• Candidate must have an active SCI clearance at time of application
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
• Minimum of three years of experience in test procedure development, test planning, and/or integration and test
• Demonstrated written and oral communications skills through written requirements, test, and evaluation criteria

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, coordinating test resources, configurations, and data collection
• Prepare and present material for Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and Test Review Boards (TRBs), including objectives, configurations, results, and discrepancies
• Analyze test data to verify requirements compliance, identify anomalies, perform root‑cause analysis, and drive resolution of discrepancies with multi‑disciplinary teams
• Develop and/or provide inputs to RFCs and Configuration/Change Control artifacts based on test findings
• Author and maintain Ground Element technical documentation such as Network Interface Planning Documents, System Test Plans, Site Integration Requirements, and Facilities Requirements Documents
• Support integration of hardware, software, and networks within the ground system, including configuration, checkout, and troubleshooting of complex system interfaces
• Collaborate closely with software, network, and systems engineering teams to ensure testability, integration readiness, and verification of system requirements
• Participate in site installation, integration, and verification activities, including extended travel to operational locations as required
• Adhere to established test processes, configuration management, and quality standards while identifying and implementing continuous improvements to test efficiency and effectiveness

Skills

Test procedure development

Test planning

System integration testing

Linux

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Linux

Python

Test automation tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Sr Principal Systems Engineer – Level 4 to join our Redondo Beach team in California. The role focuses on developing and executing system-level integration and test procedures for the Ground Element in factory and site environments.

Responsibilities include planning dry-runs, presenting at TRRs/TRBs, analyzing data for root-cause issues, and coordinating RFCs and change artifacts. Travel to operational locations may be required.