Systems Engineer SCI-Cleared | Ground Element DT&E

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector seeks Systems Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our Redondo Beach, CA team. The role focuses on developing and executing ground element test procedures, coordinating dry-runs and run-for-record tests, and preparing materials for Test Readiness Reviews and Test Review Boards.

Collaboration across software, network, and systems teams is essential. Qualified candidates will have STEM degrees, an active SCI/TS clearance (or ability to obtain), and travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in STEM; 2+ years for Level 2, 5+ years for Level 3.
• Active SCI or TS clearance or ability to obtain; ongoing maintenance of clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and perform extended site visits.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and execute system-level integration and test procedures.
• Plan and conduct dry-runs and run-for-record tests; coordinate resources.
• Prepare material for TRRs/TRBs; present objectives, results, and discrepancies.
• Analyze test data to verify requirements, identify root causes, drive resolutions.
• Provide inputs to RFCs and Configuration/Change Control artifacts.
• Maintain Ground Element docs such as Network Interface Plans and Site Requirements.
• Support hardware/software/network integration and troubleshooting of interfaces.
• Collaborate with software, network, and systems engineering teams for testability.
• Participate in site installation, integration, and verification; travel as needed.
• Follow established test processes, CM, and quality standards; seek improvements.

Skills

Linux

Python

Scripting

Test procedures

Troubleshooting

Networking

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Playwright

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector seeks Systems Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our Redondo Beach, CA team. The role focuses on developing and executing ground element test procedures, coordinating dry-runs and run-for-record tests, and preparing materials for Test Readiness Reviews and Test Review Boards.

Collaboration across software, network, and systems teams is essential. Qualified candidates will have STEM degrees, an active SCI/TS clearance (or ability to obtain), and travel