Engineer / Principal Engineer Systems Test

Posted 23 Days Ago
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San Diego, CA, USA
In-Office
83K-155K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Perform lab integration, installation, calibration, and maintenance of multi-vendor test environments (digital, fiber, 1394). Troubleshoot digital buses, PHM, embedded and RF signals, apply RF signal integrity techniques, support secure messaging protocols, resolve integration issues, and maintain customer relations with minimal supervision.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 and inventive spirit has enabled us to be 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 join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

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 and inventive spirit has enabled us to be 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 join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Systems Engineer Test to support the Systems Engineering organization.

The Systems Engineer will be responsible for providing technical advice and guidance as part of a deployment team and perform hands-on technical tasks during system installation and integration activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct integration activities in a dedicated lab environment, coordinating with customers
  • Operate, calibrate, and maintain a multi‑vendor lab environment (digital, fiber, 1394 bus systems)
  • Perform digital‑bus troubleshooting and fault‑code interpretation for PHM
  • Resolve integration issues in a proactive, self‑managed manner
  • Apply RF experience for signal integrity, interference mitigation, and test procedures
  • Work with Anonymous Subscriber Messaging protocol, ensuring secure, compliant data exchanges
  • Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
  • Maintain good customer relations

This position is contingent upon program/task award, customer approval and clearance.

Basic Qualifications for Engineer Systems Test: 

  • Bachelor of Science degree in STEM field with 2 years of experience; 0 years with a Master's Degree; 4 years of additional experience may be added in lieu of a degree.
  • Laboratory integration experience
  • Ability to operate, calibrate, and maintain a multi‑vendor lab environment (digital, fiber, 1394 bus systems)
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a US government clearance

 Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer Systems Test: 

  • Bachelor of Science degree in STEM field with 5 years of experience; 3 years with a Master's Degree; 1 year with a Ph.D., 4 years of additional experience may be added in lieu of a degree.
  • Laboratory integration experience
  • Have an active US Government Secret security clearance
  • Ability to operate, calibrate, and maintain a multi‑vendor lab environment (digital, fiber, 1394 bus systems)
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a US government clearance

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience with tactical avionics radios and test equipment for communications, navigation and identification
    • CNI integration and test experience
    • Familiarity with DoD maintenance manuals and military standard maintenance practices
    • Working knowledge of engineering tools for documentation, code and schematic configuration management, such as JIRA, ClearCase, GIT
    • Working knowledge of Requirements management tools and Model Based Systems Engineering tools such as DOORS and Cameo
    • Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) clearance
    • Experience troubleshooting with embedded systems, RF and digital signals systems and familiarity with associated design documentation, schematics, wiring diagrams, ICDs
    • An active US Government Secret security clearance

    Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

    The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

    Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

    The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

    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.

    Skills Required

    • Bachelor of Science degree in STEM field (or equivalent experience: 4 years in lieu) with 2 years' experience (Engineer) or 5 years' experience (Principal)
    • Laboratory integration experience
    • Ability to operate, calibrate, and maintain multi-vendor lab environments (digital, fiber, 1394 bus systems)
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance
    • Active US Government Secret security clearance (required for Principal level and stated as required for start)
    • Experience with tactical avionics radios and test equipment for communications, navigation and identification
    • CNI (communications, navigation, identification) integration and test experience
    • Familiarity with DoD maintenance manuals and military standard maintenance practices
    • Working knowledge of JIRA, ClearCase, GIT
    • Working knowledge of DOORS and Cameo (requirements and MBSE tools)
    • Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
    • Experience troubleshooting embedded systems, RF and digital signal systems; familiarity with schematics, wiring diagrams, and ICDs

    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.

    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.

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    The Company
    HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
    85,636 Employees

    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.

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