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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Test Engineer Level 2 /3 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Salary:** $91,800.0 - $137,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Microsoft Office, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Systems Integration, Test Scripts, SC Clearance - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9012342/systems-test-engineer-level-2-3 ## About the Role The successful candidate will support current and future system testing for launcher programs for developmental and currently deployed launcher systems and maintain the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Perform functional analysis, scheduling analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation/verification and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into test requirements and test plans. Perform activities for system integration, installation, test, operation, maintenance and disposal. Develop test system architecture, develop test plans and procedures, execute testing in accordance with these plans and procedures, and communicate test results. The ideal candidate has the ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects simultaneously. You enjoy working collaboratively and have strong written and verbal skills. You demonstrate strategic big picture thinking and sound decision making. Travel is occasional, consisting of visits to customer for technical reviews, meetings for test planning, and test conduct. Travel may increase in frequency as system test activity increases during actual test events (30%). This position can be filled at an Engineer Systems Test or Principal Engineer Systems Test level. This position is full time onsite at Sunnyvale, CA campus. This requisition may be filled at a Systems Engineer Level 2 or a Systems Engineer Level 3 based on qualifications listed below, Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2+ years of relevant work; experience, or a Masters degree in a STEM discipline with 0+ years of relevant work experience Exposure to test plans and procedures for mechanical systems Experience participating in test meetings Exposure to test reports Exposure to requirement verification Proficient with MS Office Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance, Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5+ years of relevant work; experience, or a Masters degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of relevant work experience Exposure to test plans and procedures for mechanical systems Experience participating in test meetings Exposure to test reports Exposure to requirement verification Proficient with MS Office Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5+ years of relevant work experience, or a Masters degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of relevant work experience Experience creating test plans and procedures for mechanical systems Experience participating in test meetings Experience writing test reports Experience with requirement verification ## Related Videos - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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