Job Description
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for an Associate Engineer Test or Test Engineer based out of Huntsville, Alabama for the IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System is a revolutionary, network enabled command-and control system developed by Northrop Grumman that Poland has deployed to unify its air and missile defense sensors and shooters. IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System delivers a single integrated air picture with unprecedented accuracy and broadens surveillance and protection areas. By implementing IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System into their militaries, the US and other nations are transforming their integrated missile defense capabilities in a consistent manner.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment
- Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices
- Collaborates with stakeholders which may include, but not limited to, manufacturing, engineering, customer, and program personnel to ensure requirements are met
- Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed
- Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.
Basic Qualifications Associate Engineer Test:
- Associate Engineer Test requires Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or other STEM discipline, with 0 years of relevant experience
- Active Secret Clearance
- Strong work ethic and the ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to understand and interpret test guidance to perform software or systems testing
- Excellent decision making and communication (written and oral) skills
- Ability to earn Security+ certification within six months
Preferred Qualifications Associate Engineer Test:
- Software or Systems Test Experience
- Ability to learn and support Test Tool development
- Linux + certification or equivalent experience with Linux OS
- Experience with Windows OS
- DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (CompTIA Security+, etc.)
Basic Qualifications Engineer Test:
- Associate Engineer Test requires Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or other STEM discipline, with 2 years of relevant experience
- Active Secret Clearance
- Strong work ethic and the ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to understand and interpret test guidance to perform software or systems testing
- Excellent decision making and communication (written and oral) skills
- Ability to earn Security+ certification within six months
Preferred Qualifications Engineer Test:
- Software or Systems Test Experience
- Ability to learn and support Test Tool development
- Linux + certification or equivalent experience with Linux OS
- Experience with Windows OS
- DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (CompTIA Security+, etc.)
- r (CompTIA Security+, etc.)
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or other STEM discipline
- Active Secret Clearance
- Strong work ethic and ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to understand and interpret test guidance to perform software or systems testing
- Excellent decision making and communication (written and oral) skills
- Ability to earn CompTIA Security+ certification within six months
- 0 years relevant experience (Associate Engineer Test)
- 2 years relevant experience (Engineer Test)
- Software or Systems Test Experience
- Ability to learn and support Test Tool development
- Linux+ certification or equivalent experience with Linux OS
- Experience with Windows OS
- DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (e.g., CompTIA Security+)
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
Northrop Grumman Insights
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.








