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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Engineer Systems Test - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $161,000.0 - $241,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Inertial Navigation Systems, E2e Testing, Software Systems, Test Data, Test Scripts, Integration Tests - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/2570AF93B75C48BB9462A8E10547EB1C/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with 12 years of related test experience, or a Master's Degree with 10 years of experience; or a PhD with 8 years of experience. 16+ years of test experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree will be considered. * Experience authoring test procedures, managing test facility interfaces, and ensuring test data integrity and cataloging * Experience with test leadership leading a test/integration team with end-to-end testing accountability * Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple, shifting priorities while maintaining safety and quality standards * US Citizenship * Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance within a timeframe acceptable to management * Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA with support of test events at offsite testing facilities as required, * Experience integrating/testing GPS, inertial navigation systems, or avionics systems * Demonstrated experience in hardware and software systems integration * Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience with EVMS expertise * Experience with COMSEC material management * Active DoD Secret Clearance ## Description * Lead and manage the cost, schedule, and performance of testing campaigns * Develop test requirements and detailed integration test plans, procedures, readiness reviews (TRRs), test data, and reports * Execute qualification testing in accordance with established requirements, plans, and procedures * Conduct tests while managing and prioritizing problem resolution * Compile data to determine necessary changes in test equipment, procedures, or to establish new test requirements * Establish and lead Failure Review Boards for testing anomalies Other responsibilities include: * Lead cross-functional teams (including hardware, software, and systems engineers) in both laboratory and field environments. * Conduct formal technical reviews, such as Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) with internal stakeholders and external customers. * Test Equipment Management that includes the design, development, or integration of specialized test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems. * Data Analysis of test data, identify anomalies, perform root cause analysis, and generate comprehensive test reports. * Technical and operational problem solving in order to troubleshoot complex, multi-domain system failures (hardware/software/mechanical) and conduct root cause analyses. * Act as the primary technical point of contact during test events, managing customer expectations and reporting results. ## Related Videos - [Let's get visual - Visual testing in your project](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/540-let-s-get-visual-visual-testing-in-your-project) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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