Senior System Test Engineer - Top Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA seeks a System Test Engineer / Principal System Test Engineer to translate customer needs into test solutions across software, hardware and electromechanical domains. The role demands detail orientation and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include developing and executing test procedures, participating in test planning and data analysis, and supporting laboratory artifacts. Travel up to 10% and a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline is required with 2+ years of related experience or Master’s with 0 years of experience.
• Experience in system testing, software development, and/or systems engineering.
• Experience with Windows/Linux operating systems and virtual machines.
• Experience writing Python scripts; Familiarity with SDLC and agile methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, execution, peer review, and release of test procedures.
• Participate in formal and informal test events and test planning.
• Perform discrepancy reporting, validation testing, and post-test data analysis.
• Provide support for required laboratory test artifacts and test results communication.
• Willing to support multiple shifts and lab schedules.

Skills

Python scripting

System testing

Software development

Systems engineering

Windows/Linux

Agile methodology

Clearance awareness

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

IBM Rational ClearQuest

JIRA

Confluence

Git

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA seeks a System Test Engineer / Principal System Test Engineer to translate customer needs into test solutions across software, hardware and electromechanical domains. The role demands detail orientation and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include developing and executing test procedures, participating in test planning and data analysis, and supporting laboratory artifacts. Travel up to 10% and a U.S.