Senior/Principal Systems Test Engineer – Space (Top Secret)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking an Engineer Systems Test (level 2) or Principal Engineer Systems Test (level 3).

This role focuses on designing and executing system test plans for space hardware, including calibration and testing activities within the Space Systems sector. The position requires an active Top Secret security clearance and offers travel up to 25% along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of related experience; or a Master's Degree.
• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI access.
• Experience with integration and test activities for space hardware.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize customer needs into system test solutions considering technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for completing systems.
• Coordinate and review test requirements to ensure completeness of the program; perform system evaluations.
• Maintain calibration equipment inventory and calibration data at Rolling Meadows.
• Assist with shipping and logistics for calibration and test equipment; coordinate with government property.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Master’s Degree

PhD

Tools

Material/test equipment management

Signal generators & spectral analyzers

Calibration tracking tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking an Engineer Systems Test (level 2) or Principal Engineer Systems Test (level 3).

This role focuses on designing and executing system test plans for space hardware, including calibration and testing activities within the Space Systems sector. The position requires an active Top Secret security clearance and offers travel up to 25% along with a comprehensive benefits package.