System Test Engineer /Principal System Test Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 91,800 - 137,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Annual bonuses

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Systems Integration / Principal Systems Integration Engineer to join their team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This role involves synthesizing customer needs into system test solutions while complying with technical and cost constraints.

Key responsibilities include developing test procedures, participating in test execution events, and performing data analysis. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and experience with Python scripting and system testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years related experience or a Master's with no experience.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and release of test procedures.
• Engage in test planning and validation testing.
• Communicate test results and updates effectively.

Skills

Python scripting

System Test experience

Software development

Agile development methodology

Windows/Linux operating systems

Security+ certification

Experience with IBM Rational tools

Experience with Atlassian tools

Education

Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree

Ph.D.

Tools

Windows

Linux

Virtual Machines (VMs)

IBM Rational tools (DOORS and ClearQuest)

Atlassian tools (JIRA, Git, Confluence)

Job description

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems invites a Systems Integration / Principal Systems Integration Engineer to join our Test & Evaluation organization, located in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The role focuses on synthesizing customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions while respecting technical, schedule, and cost constraints. The candidate will perform duties across electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or software domains. Full‑time, on‑site work is required; remote and hybrid arrangements are not available. Up to 10% travel may be needed.

Key Responsibilities

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

Basic Qualifications

For Level 2: Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience, OR Master’s degree and 0 years of related professional/military experience.

For Level 3: Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR Master’s degree and 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR Ph.D. and 1 year of related professional/military experience.

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (background investigation within the past 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation)
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time
• Experience writing Python scripts
• Experience with System Test, software 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, and executing test procedures
• Security+ certification
• Experience with IBM Rational tools (DOORS and ClearQuest)
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Git, Confluence)
• Experience with software test automation tools/frameworks
• Experience with Java, C++, or Python

Salary

Primary Level: $91,800.00 – $137,600.00

Secondary Level: $114,000.00 – $171,000.00

Benefits

Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (vacation and/or personal business). Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow sharing in company results. Eligible executive positions may receive Long Term Incentives. Flexible work arrangements include a 4‑10 schedule and every Friday off.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of 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.