Senior Systems Test Engineer – Naval Launcher (Travel 50%)

Northrop Grumman; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Systems Engineer Level 5 to develop and sustain launcher systems for the US Navy. You will translate customer requirements into test objectives, plans, and procedures, and lead test activities across programs.

The role requires multi‑tasking, strong written and verbal communication, and collaboration with internal teams and partners. Expect up to 50% travel and active engagement in field tests.

Qualifications

• Experience leading test meetings/working groups.
• Experience developing test objectives and verification plans.
• Experience with in‑field test execution leadership.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into test objectives, requirements and plans.
• Perform system test integration, installation, test, operation and disposal.
• Develop test system architecture, plans and procedures and execute testing.

Skills

Test planning

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Multi‑project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

DOORS

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Systems Engineer Level 5 to develop and sustain launcher systems for the US Navy. You will translate customer requirements into test objectives, plans, and procedures, and lead test activities across programs.

The role requires multi‑tasking, strong written and verbal communication, and collaboration with internal teams and partners. Expect up to 50% travel and active engagement in field tests.