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# Systems Test / Principal Systems Test Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Salary:** $79,600.0 - $119,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Hardware Design, SAP (Applications), Systems Integration, Test Data, Test Scripts, SC Clearance, Integration Tests, Atlassian Tools, MIL-STD-810 Environmental Testing
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9240857/systems-test-principal-systems-test-engineer

## About the Role

* Systems Test Engineer (T-02): 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree; 0 years of relevant experience with a Masters
 * Principal Systems Test Engineer (T-03): 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's Degree; 3 years of relevant experience with Masters; 1 year of relevant experience with PhD
 * Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
 * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
 * Ability to effectively communicate and present technical details to peers, and stakeholders
 * Familiarity with product integration, regression, and verification testing
 * Knowledge of system integration and test principles and processes
 * Experience working with internal and external teams to accomplish tasking.
 * Experience writing testing documentations (ie. test plans, procedures, reports).
 * Familiarity with Atlassian applications JIRA and Confluence
 * Demonstratable experience testing Software on Hardware., * Active Top-Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification.
 * Experience with Command and Control Systems
 * Experience in all phases of the Hardware development life-cycle, including development, qualification testing, software integration, and verification.
 * Experience in test automation.
 * Excellent leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills.
 * Familiarity with testing standards like Mil-Std-810, D0-160 or Mil-Std.-461/464
 * Experience with mechanical and/or electrical design

## Description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Systems Test Engineer / Principal Systems Test Engineer . This position will be located in Huntsville, AL supporting the Sentinel Program .

What You'll Get To Do:

 * Support the development of test requirements and detailed integration test plans, test procedures, test readiness reviews (TRRs), test data and test reports.
 * Execution of qualification and acceptance testing per requirements, plans and procedures.
 * Participate in internal and customer test planning working groups.
 * Support program reviews and customer delivery (CDRL) development
 * Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment.
 * Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or new test requirements.
 * Collaborate with systems engineers, testing houses, development engineers and other stakeholders involved in the testing process.
 * Review test plans, procedures, and reports; witness testing as the Cognizant Engineer
 * Participate in technical exchange meetings, interfacing with customers (internal/external) and contributing to a broad range of program deliverables.