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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Systems Test Engineer - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $177,000.0 - $265,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Software Design Patterns, Network Interface Controllers, Java Message Service (JMS), MATLAB, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, SAP (Applications), Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), System Testing, Systems Integration, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System-level Testing, DODAF - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=73840004fdc84e78 ## About the Role In this role you will lead test efforts including capability-test planning, developing comprehensive test plans, and driving the creation and execution of test cases that validate critical subsystems. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with extensive experience in system-level testing, software and laboratory architecture, and agile methodologies, who thrives in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment., * Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 12 years of related professional/military experience in systems-engineering and/or integration; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related professional/military experience in systems-engineering and/or integration; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience in systems-engineering and/or integration. * Must have an active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, prior to the commencement of employment, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs * Demonstrated ability to lead design efforts, design test & evaluation, and/or transition designs into production. * Experience supporting flight hardware and/or software lifecycle activities (e.g., system integration, requirements development, verification and validation, etc.), * Professional experience in software and network development. * Experience with ground-based command and control systems. * Familiarity with Systems Engineering Management Plans. * Ability to allocate requirements among multiple elements of an integrated aerospace system. * Current Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. * Knowledge of native cloud computing and cloud-based environments. * Experience with software architecture development and testing, modern cloud-based/open architectures, and Agile software development. * Cyber architecture and Platform One experience. * Familiarity with DoDAF, Open Mission Standards, and MBSE tools. * Experience with object-oriented programming, design patterns, JMS, Web Services, XML, and related technologies. * Experience developing enterprise solutions for SOA environments. * Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. * Experience with interface control documents, technical analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, STK), and mission operations for aerospace systems. ## Description * Develop and maintain the System Test Management Plan. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop architecture diagrams and products within a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment. * Work closely with software, systems, and lab architecture teams to ensure successful integration of new hardware and software in a lab test environment. * Translate program requirements into lab-specific configurations and ensure alignment with program objectives. * Provide technical expertise throughout the program lifecycle, supporting design, integration, and advanced stages of testing. * Interface with external customer technical representatives, internal engineering associates, and program management. * Support requirements flow down, management, and verification; generate complex specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports. * Contribute to special engineering investigations and advanced studies as needed. Core competencies for success: * Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. * Proven analytical thinking, problem-solving, and ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines. * Comfortable in a dynamic aerospace environment. We offer flexible work arrangements, including a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a collaborative, team-oriented environment. 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