System Test Engineer /Principal System Test Engineer

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Required

Yes. Clearance type: Top Secret.

Travel

Yes, 10% of the time.

Description

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 spirit has placed us 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 invent the future and enjoy the journey.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Systems Integration/Principal Systems Integration Engineer located in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

• The selected candidate will synthesize customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that 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 reporting, 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.

The selected candidate will work full‑time on‑site with no remote or telework available. Travel of up to 10% may be required.

Work Arrangements

We offer flexible arrangements, a 4/10 work schedule with every Friday off, and learning opportunities across a wide variety of projects and customers. We seek self‑motivated, proactive, and goal‑oriented individuals to help grow our services.

Basic Qualifications (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.

Basic Qualifications (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.

Basic Qualifications (Both Levels)

• Must have an active US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the last 6 years or enrolled in 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.
• Capability to work with supervision and develop effective problem‑solving approaches.
• Self‑motivated with strong attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Experience writing Python scripts.
• Experience in system test, software development, and/or systems engineering.
• Experience with Windows/Linux operating systems and virtual machines (VMs).
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile 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 tool suite (DOORS and ClearQuest).
• Experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence).
• Experience using 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.

Salary ranges are guidelines; compensation is determined by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives for senior positions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.

Application

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the job posting date, subject to change based on business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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