Engineer Systems Test / Principal Engineer Systems Test

Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, CA, United States
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
0 years minimum
Compensation
$83,400.0 - $125,200.0
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Data Analysis Microsoft Office SAP (Applications)

Job description

  • Perform analyses at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
  • Ensure the 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 and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Must be willing to work various shifts depending on the business needs, including but not limited to: 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 1st shift.

Requirements

  • Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 0 years of related professional/military experience OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 0 years of related professional/military experience
  • Must have an active US Government Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
  • Must be willing and able to work various shifts depending on the business needs, including but not limited to: 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 1st shift.
  • Must be willing and able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and other shift assignments as required, * Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 1 years of related professional/military experience
  • Must have an active US Government Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
  • Must be willing and able to work various shifts depending on the business needs, including but not limited to: 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 1st shift.
  • Must be willing and able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and other shift assignments as required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience with aircraft systems testing
  • Experience in an aircraft maintenance/operations environment
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance
  • Active Special Program Access (SAP)
  • Experience reading and working to Air Force Technical Orders
  • Experience with aircraft data analysis, using OGP (On Board Test System Ground Processor)
  • Proficiency with the full suite of Microsoft Office Tools.
  • Documented experience working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.

Benefits & conditions

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

Secondary 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.

About the company

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.

Apply for this position

This job is hosted externally. Click below to view the full posting and apply.

Apply on www.clearancejobs.com

Good distractions

Talks and stories from around this role — technically off-topic, practically not.

3:09 min

Balancing data science skillings alongside systems engineering rigor

Nico Schmidt · LIVE

2:37 min

Developing customized native applications for automotive user interfaces

Stephan Schuster · WWC 2022

2:12 min

Empowering enterprise engineering through open source program offices

Cédric Gégout Cédric Gégout +4 · WWC Europe 2026

1:48 min

Automating exploratory data analysis within training pipelines

Dora Petrella · WWC 2023

57 sec

Identifying the ideal web applications for HTMX usage

Frederik Pietzko Frederik Pietzko · WWC 2025

2:36 min

Structuring organizational governance for responsible AI initiatives

Rebekka Weiss Rebekka Weiss +1 · WWC 2025

Videos

See all

Related articles

See all