System Test Engineer /Principal System Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Integration/Principal Systems Integration Engineer for our McClellan, CA location. You will join the Test & Evaluation organization to translate contractual needs into system test solutions, working across electronic, mechanical, and software domains.

The role requires TS clearance and willingness to support different shifts to meet lab schedules, with opportunities at Levels 2 or 3 depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 2 years of related experience, or Master’s with 0 years (Level 2).
• Active TS clearance (or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain SAP clearance within a reasonable time.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize customer needs into test solutions within constraints.
• Develop, execute, review, and release test procedures.
• Support lab artifacts, data analysis, and post-test reporting.
• Communicate results and project status; support multiple shifts.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Able to learn quickly

Education

BS in STEM

MS in STEM (optional)

Tools

Python

Windows/Linux

VMs

Software development lifecycle

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Systems Integration/Principal Systems Integration Engineer to join the team of qualified individuals.

Position is located in McClellan, CA.

What You'll Get to Do:

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Test & Evaluation organization. The selected candidate will synthesize customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions which acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. They will perform a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or software areas. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, organized, and able to learn challenging concepts quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in development, execution, peer review, and release of test procedures
• Participate in both Formal and Non-Formal Test execution events
• Participate in test planning, discrepancy report, validation testing, and post test data analysis
• Provide support of required laboratory test artifacts
• Effectively communicate test results and project updates
• Willing to support multiple shifts and odd hours to accommodate testing efforts and lab schedules

This position may be filled at a level 2 or level 3 based on the qualifications below:

Basic Qualifications for a Level 2:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience.
• Must have an active US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Top Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time , as determined by the Company.
• Capability to work with supervision and develop effective approaches to problem-solving.
• Self-motivated with a strong attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Experience writing Python scripts
• Experience working System Test, SW Development and/or Systems Engineering
• Experience with Windows/Linux operating systems & Virtual Machines (VMs)
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile development methodology

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience.
• Must have an active US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Top Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time , as determined by the Company.
• Capability to work with supervision and develop effective approaches to problem-solving.
• Self-motivated with a strong attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Experience writing Python scripts
• Experience working System Test, SW Development and/or Systems Engineering
• Experience with Windows/Linux operating systems & Virtual Machines (VMs)
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile development methodology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Knowledge of system test and integration.
• Experience calibrating and inspecting special test equipment
• Experience creating, updating an