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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineers - I&T - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Parkville, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $108,800.0 - $163,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Regression Testing, SAP (Applications), Software Requirements Analysis, System Testing, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2975326967-2 ## 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. * Willingness to work 2nd shift 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. * Willingness to work 2nd shift Preferred qualifications * 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 Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) division is seeking a Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) Engineers (Level 2 or Level 3) in Baltimore, MD to support test and verification activities of RF sensor systems. What you'll get to do: As the lead developer of radars, COMMS, and SIGINT for some of the most advanced systems in the U.S. arsenal, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a world leader in advanced sensor systems and design. These include airborne RADARs for fighter jets & UAVs including F-22, F-35, F-16, Global Hawk (Triton), and Gray Eagle (STARLite), airborne surveillance RADARs for AWACS and E-7 (MESA), and ground and maritime RADARs including G/ATOR and SEWIP. Qualified Systems Integration, Test & Evaluation (SITE) engineers will perform hands-on integration and testing of sophisticated RF sensor systems, including both hardware and software components in development and production environments; Synthesize internal and external customer needs and requirements into system tests that acknowledge technical and schedule constraints; Participate in the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for verifying system requirements; participate in I&T readiness reviews, design reviews and conducts audits of I&T program facilities; Coordinate integrated testing activities that may include environmental, reliability and the occasional flight test; Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program; Perform analysis of test results and prepares comprehensive reports; Use modeling and simulation tools to expedite testing of individual units before all system components are available and for troubleshooting and repair of failed units. What You'll Get to Do: 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. Key responsibilities * 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. 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