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# 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:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_ngrum5-R10246519

## About the Role

Products you will support could include inertial measurement units, embedded GPS inertial navigations systems, and/or integrated avionics. **What You'll get to Do:** + 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. **Basic Qualifications:** + 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 **Preferred Qualifications:** + 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