Systems Engineer - Integration & Test

Posted 11 Days Ago
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Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA, USA
In-Office
92K-138K Annually
Junior
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Perform systems engineering for integration and test: translate customer requirements into designs, perform functional and trade analyses, develop and verify requirements and test cases, support lab/system integration, create simulation models, and provide test data reduction and troubleshooting support within Agile teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We at Northrop Grumman Missions Systems are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer for Integration & Test in Woodland Hills, CA

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identifying unique requirements from a broad customer base, flowing the requirements into design documentation, and working with a diverse team to build and test those requirements.

  • Work on the capabilities of current products, performance analyses, design information, and requirements verification methods.

  • Ensure logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

  • Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation.

  • Generate, review, and manage multiple requirements sets that cover all aspects of both performance and nonperformance including mechanical interfaces, electrical interfaces, data requirements, environmental requirements, and reliability.

  • Awareness and responsiveness to contract milestones and deliverables.

  • Work with an Agile team to ensure the designs are sufficient to meet the system requirements.

  • Work with various Agile teams to ensure all requirements are verified through inspection, analysis, demonstration, or test often by providing test and data reduction scripts.

  • Facilitate test directions to ensure production tests and troubleshooting tests are executed correctly and resulting data conforms to requirements.

  • Develop simulation models for sensors and systems.

Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer:

  • Bachelor's of Science degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 2+ years of engineering experience OR Master's Science degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

  • Experience in System Engineering activities such as:

    • Software requirements development

    • Requirements development

    • Test Case development

    • Verification and Validation i.e. experience running tests and documenting results

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required.

  • Ability to work onsite full-time at Woodland Hills, CA

Preferred Qualifications for Systems Engineer:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams

  • Experience supporting test investigations and debugging efforts

  • Experience with IBM Rational DOORS and technical baseline management

  • Experience with working in an engineering Agile team

  • Experience with JIRA

  • Systems Engineering experience on large, complex systems

  • Lab and system integration experience

  • Excellent time management, organizational skills

  • Understanding and experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and Cameo modeling (or equivalent)

  • Experience with ClearQuest / ClearCase

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

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's degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of engineering experience OR Master's degree in a STEM discipline
  • Experience in software requirements development
  • Experience in requirements development
  • Test case development experience
  • Verification and validation experience (running tests and documenting results)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance
  • Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA
  • Experience supporting test investigations and debugging efforts
  • Experience with IBM Rational DOORS and technical baseline management
  • Experience working in an Agile engineering team
  • Experience with JIRA
  • Systems engineering experience on large, complex systems
  • Lab and system integration experience
  • Understanding and experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and Cameo modeling (or equivalent)
  • Experience with ClearQuest / ClearCase
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills

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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