Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Integration & Test Lead

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL seeks a Sr. Principal Integration & Test Engineer to lead complex electronics system integration and testing from design through aircraft installation.

The role requires design verification, environmental stress testing, EMI qualification, and strong cross-functional collaboration. A Secret clearance is required, and on-site work at Rolling Meadows is expected.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical degree with 8+ years of related experience or MS degree with 6+ years related experience, or PhD with 4+ years related experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a collaborative environment and with multiple stakeholders across various disciplines under cost and schedule constraints
• Experience performing Design Verification Tests, Environmental Qualification Testing, and EMI Qualification Testing
• Working knowledge of DOORS and Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs)
• Experience in documenting, testing, and troubleshooting integrated hardware/software/firmware for production systems
• Experience in creating and delivering technical presentations
• Ability and willingness to work independently with little oversight or direction
• Must be a US Citizen
• Clearance: Secret required before start

Responsibilities

• Lead integration test programs and evaluate complex electronics systems from hardware/software design through aircraft installation to ensure systems work well
• Generate test plans, test procedures, test automation, test reports and execute integration tests in SILs or offsite locations
• Work within the SEIT team to apply systems engineering processes across a product lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with security and customer requirements

Skills

Leadership

Design Verification Testing

Environmental Qualification Testing

EMI Qualification Testing

DOORS

VCRMs

Technical presentations

MATLAB

C

C++

Java

Python

Willingness to travel

US Citizen

Secret clearance

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field

MS degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Cameo MBSE

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

We are seeking capable, talented, and motivated team-contributors at our Northrop Grumman Rolling Meadows site. Our products range from advanced sensing technologies to state-of-the-art targeting and tracking systems that are deployed in Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) and Radio Frequency Electronic Warfare (RFEW) systems. These systems are designed, developed, built, integrated, and tested by the capable folks at our company to protect the lives of US and Allied warfighters in present and future conflicts. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Sr. Principal Integration & Test Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will lead integration test programs and evaluate complex electronics systems from hardware/software design through aircraft installation to ensure that the systems we make work – and work well.

Responsibilities for an Integration & Test Engineer may include generation of test plans, test procedures, test automation, test reports, and execution of integration test activities (system integration, design verification tests, qualification tests, etc.) in system integration labs (SILs) or offsite locations. As a part of the Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) team, an Integration & Test Engineer gains an understanding of the systems engineering process across a product's lifecycle and gains a full appreciation for how the systems operate.

This position will be full-time, on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL location.

This position is contingent upon funding/contract award, special access program, and acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements prior to start.

Basic Qualifications For Sr. Principal Integration & Test Engineer

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical degree with 8+ years of related experience or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field with 6+ years related experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field with 4+ years related experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a collaborative environment and with multiple stakeholders across various disciplines under cost and schedule constraints
• Experience performing Design Verification Tests, Environmental Qualification Testing, and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Qualification Testing
• Working knowledge of DOORS and Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs)
• Experience in documenting, testing, and troubleshooting integrated hardware/software/firmware for production systems
• Experience in creating and delivering technical presentations
• Ability and willingness to work independently with little oversight or direction
• Must be a US Citizen
• Clearance: Candidate must currently have and be able to maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an integration and test environment for complex electronic systems evaluation
• Experience leading Design Verification Tests, Environmental Qualification Testing, and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Qualification Testing
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following specialty areas: EOIR systems, sensors, optics, RFEW systems, DSP, antenna design, computational electromagnetics, RF test equipment
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (Cameo)
• Has demonstrated experience applying basic systems‑engineering principles to develop and execute integration‑test plans
• Knowledge of MATLAB, C, C++, Java, Python, or other scripting languages
• Experience writing and executing test scripts
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.