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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer Systems Test / Principal Engineer Systems Test - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Palmdale, CA, United States - **Salary:** $83,400.0 - $125,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, SAP (Applications) - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9080841/engineer-systems-test-principal-engineer-systems-test ## About the Role * 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. ## 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. 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