Systems I&T CAM: Embedded GPS/Inertial Test Lead

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Integration & Test CAM in Woodland Hills, CA to plan, budget, and lead I&T efforts for the EGI‑M program. You will develop tests, manage cost and schedule, and ensure a high‑quality, traceable baseline.

The role collaborates with system architects, engineers, and the customer to verify requirements, manage TPMs, and drive execution across teams. On‑site work is required in California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field, with 8+ years of experience.
• Master’s degree with 6+ years; PhD with 4 years.
• Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Willingness to work on-site in Woodland Hills, CA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Control Account Manager for the I&T responsibilities.
• Oversee I&T planning and execution for the EGI-M program, including environmental qualification to MIL-STD-810, flight demonstrations, EMI qualification to MIL-STD-461, and software qualification.
• Identify and mitigate execution risks associated with I&T events on the program.
• Determine staffing needs for assigned scope and work with functional managers to adjust staffing as required.
• Present portions of the execution plan and status to the customer community and senior leadership.
• Collect, manage, and report program metrics and TPMs.
• Coordinate among the System Architect, Chief Engineer, I&T IPT Lead, Software IPT Lead, Program Manager, and customer.
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, and requirements allocation.
• Document and disposition hardware discrepancies, drive root‑cause investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Travel a minimum of 10% to customer, supplier, and other Northrop Grumman locations.

Skills

Risk management

EVM (Earned Value Management)

Project leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

On-site work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Integration & Test CAM in Woodland Hills, CA to plan, budget, and lead I&T efforts for the EGI‑M program. You will develop tests, manage cost and schedule, and ensure a high‑quality, traceable baseline.

The role collaborates with system architects, engineers, and the customer to verify requirements, manage TPMs, and drive execution across teams. On‑site work is required in California.