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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineers - Integration & Test - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Baltimore, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $108,800.0 - $163,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Regression Testing, SAP (Applications), System Testing, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F97EA90F305943659D8B2E273A040BC5/job/ ## About the Role Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Engineer - Integration & Test * Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience with; 3+ years with a Master's; 1+ year with a PhD. * Demonstrated experience in system integration and test on complex HW/SW systems, preferably in defense or aerospace. * Experience leading lab/bench ownership, test campaigns, or requirements verification activities. * Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to coordinate across multiple teams and present technical status to management and customers. * Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start is required. * Candidate must be a US citizen * Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD. Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Engineer - Integration & Test * Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience with; 6+ years with a Master's; 4+ year with a PhD. * Demonstrated experience in system integration and test on complex HW/SW systems, preferably in defense or aerospace. * Experience leading lab/bench ownership, test campaigns, or requirements verification activities. * Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to coordinate across multiple teams and present technical status to management and customers. * Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start is required. * Candidate must be a US citizen * Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD., * Prior experience on Tactical Radar Programs or similar mission systems. * Familiarity with configuration management tools and disciplined processes for complex test environments. * Experience directing flight test objectives, No/Go criteria, and test configuration. ## Description Experienced systems engineer providing technical leadership for ATP, Development I&T, and Capabilities I&T activities. This role leads test planning and execution, lab configuration management, and requirements verification across multiple SILs and benches, while mentoring early-career engineers., * Lead lab and bench ownership * Serve as lead maintainer for one or more integration labs/benches (e.g., SILs, Mode benches, MATE bays). * Own bench design changes, maintenance planning, and configuration management of HW/SW, processors, and test equipment. * Own test planning and execution * Develop and lead LRIP ATP, HW DVT, and SSQT test plans, procedures, and success criteria. * Define and manage regression test campaigns for system SW OFP, FW, FESW, BSCT and related components. * Coordinate Mode SIL bench operations and flight test preparation and support, including objectives and No/Go criteria. * Drive system integration of new capabilities * Lead MATE and system integration of new advanced capabilities into SILs and lab environments. * Ensure integration plans and test strategies support accelerated development and delivery schedules. * Manage configuration and verification artifacts * Own configuration management processes for MATE and system test environments, ensuring traceability and controlled changes. * Lead PBS SE requirements verification, including VCRM content, verification documentation, and closure of requirements. * Troubleshooting, coordination, and mentoring * Lead HW/SW troubleshooting across multiple SILs and benches. * Coordinate with SIT, TDE, FW, FESW, subsystem I&T, SEC, Mode, and other stakeholders as primary technical contact for integration and test issues. * Mentor T02 engineers (Req A hires) in test design, execution, and verification practices. ## Related Videos - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [Trunk-Based Development at Scale: Real-World Insights from a High-Traffic Luxury E-Commerce Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1435-trunk-based-development-at-scale-real-world-insights-from-a-high-traffic-luxury-e-commerce-platform) - [Independently together: how micro-applications improve developer experience + app performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/452-independently-together-how-micro-applications-improve-developer-experience-app-performance) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [You are not my model anymore - understanding LLM model behavior](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1464-you-are-not-my-model-anymore-understanding-llm-model-behavior) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)