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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Test Engineer /Principal System Test Engineer - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** McClellan Park, CA, United States - **Salary:** $91,800.0 - $137,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Access, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, IBM Rational Software, IBM Rational Clearquest, Python (Programming Language), SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, System Testing, Test Data, Test Execution Engine, Virtual Machines, Scripting, Git, Atlassian Tools - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/406552E649D24005B18F2224C96F3E8E/job/ ## About the Role The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Test & Evaluation organization. The selected candidate will synthesize customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions which acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. They will perform a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or software areas. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, organized, and able to learn challenging concepts quickly in a fast-paced environment., * Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience. * Must have an active US Government Top Secret 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. * Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Top Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company. * Capability to work with supervision and develop effective approaches to problem-solving. * Self-motivated with a strong attention to detail and thoroughness. * Experience writing Python scripts * Experience working System Test, SW Development and/or Systems Engineering * Experience with Windows/Linux operating systems & Virtual Machines (VMs) * Understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile development methodology, * Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience. * Must have an active US Government Top Secret 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. * Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Top Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company. * Capability to work with supervision and develop effective approaches to problem-solving. * Self-motivated with a strong attention to detail and thoroughness. * Experience writing Python scripts * Experience working System Test, SW Development and/or Systems Engineering * Experience with Windows/Linux operating systems & Virtual Machines (VMs) * Understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile development methodology, * Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. * Knowledge of system test and integration. * Experience calibrating and inspecting special test equipment * Experience creating, updating and executing test procedures * Security+ certification * Experience with IBM Rational tool suite (DOORS and ClearQuest) * Experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence) * Experience using software test automation tools/frameworks * Experience with Java, C++, or Python ## Description * Assist in development, execution, peer review, and release of test procedures * Participate in both Formal and Non-Formal Test execution events * Participate in test planning, discrepancy report, validation testing, and post test data analysis * Provide support of required laboratory test artifacts * Effectively communicate test results and project updates * Willing to support multiple shifts and odd hours to accommodate testing efforts and lab schedules ## Related Videos - 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