Sr Staff Integration & Test Engineer (AHT)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 175,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Northridge, CA, is seeking a Sr. Staff Integration & Test Engineer to lead system integration and test activities for multiple programs within the Test and Evaluation Engineering Directorate.

The role partners with engineers, PMs, and operations to prepare hardware for test events and coordinate activities at government facilities. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in test hardware, data acquisition, and analysis tools, with strong communication skills and the

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field with extensive experience in system integration and test
• Experience reading electrical/mechanical schematics and performing verification
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance and strong written/verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and verify system- and subsystem-level test plans and reports
• Resolve integration and test anomalies in test stands and interfaces
• Perform root-cause analysis on failures in UUT, test equipment, and interfaces
• Use MATLAB/Python/LabVIEW for data reduction and signal analysis
• Execute functional, performance, and environmental tests with proper configuration control
• Define instrumentation/data acquisition for lab and field tests
• Collaborate with hardware/software/manufacturing to drive test improvements
• Prepare technical status reports and brief leadership on risks and mitigations

Skills

System integration

Test engineering

Circuit troubleshooting

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering (preferred)

PhD in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Network Analyzer

DMM

Signal Generator

Power Supplies

MATLAB

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Staff Integration & Test Engineer (Level 6) who will report directly to the Director of Systems Integration, Verification & Validation and support multiple programs within the Test and Evaluation Engineering Directorate. This role partners with engineers, program managers, and operations to deliver integrated systems for flight tests and other external test events. The engineer will also work in laboratory environments to prepare hardware and systems for test events and upcoming flights, and will interface directly with customers to coordinate activities at government facilities. The qualified candidate will join Northrop Grumman’s Test and Evaluation Engineering department, Advanced Weapons division, located in Northridge, CA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, validate, and verify system- and subsystem-level test plans, detailed test procedures, and formal test reports in accordance with program and customer requirements
• Develop and implement solutions to complex integration and test anomalies, including test-stand, instrumentation, and interface issues
• Perform root-cause isolation and troubleshooting of failures related to the unit under test (UUT), test equipment, and system interfaces
• Utilize analysis tools and applications (e.g., MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or similar) to perform data reduction, signal analysis, and results interpretation
• Execute functional, performance, and environmental tests by following ATPs and technical memos, ensuring proper configuration control and test readiness
• Define and document instrumentation and data acquisition architectures, data requirements, and test configurations for both laboratory and field/flight test environments
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, software, and manufacturing engineering to resolve integration issues and drive design-for-test improvements
• Participate in and support technical reviews (TRRs, FRRs, and others), providing test scope, readiness artifacts, and closure of action items
• Prepare and present technical status, issues, risks, and recommended mitigations to upper leadership and program management

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science with 14 years of related experience; Master’s degree with 12 years of related experience; or PhD with 10 years of related experience
• Experience using electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, DMM, signal generator, power supplies)
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics
• Experience in system integration, qualification testing, and requirements tracking/verification
• Demonstrated digital and analog circuit troubleshooting skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present technical approaches and findings
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing, developing, and implementing testing methods and test equipment
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and to act as a team lead for larger test efforts
• Previous experience on DoD military development and/or production programs
• Knowledge of environmental stress screening (ESS) procedures
• Experience troubleshooting test and system issues, including participation in RCCAs (Root Cause and Corrective Actions)

Salary Range:

Primary Level Salary Range: $175,300.00 - $262,900.00 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.

Benefits:

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Application Timeline:

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.

Eligibility & Citizenship:

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Company Overview:

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.