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# Principal Systems Engineer (AHT)

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $108,800.0 - $163,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Linux, Embedded Software, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, System Testing, Test Case, Scripting
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-systems-engineer-aht-huntsville-al--ae46bbbe-8f35-44d8-906d-be7c3ee5bb36

## About the Role

Systems Engineering, Diversity, Systems Engineering, Software Testing, Testing, Software Development, Embedded Software, Test Automation, Test Case, Scripting (Scripting Languages), * Bachelor''s degree in STEM with 5 years of experience, Master''s with 3 years of experience

 * Active DoD secret clearance
 * Experience working with Linux operating systems
 * Proficiency in writing or executing SQL queries for data analysis or database management
 * Prior work with embedded systems, avionics, or defense systems.
 * Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering Tools (MBSE)
 * Knowledge of Agile development processes
 * Ability to work on-site in Huntsville

## Description

* Develop and execute software test plans and procedures
 * Design automated and manual test solutions for embedded and application software
 * Analyze requirements and formulate test cases, scenarios, and scripts.
 * Integrate hardware, software, and test equipment for complete system testing
 * Document and track defects; work with development to resolve issues
 * Participate in requirements reviews, design reviews, and code inspections
 * Ensure solutions adhere to quality, safety, and compliance standards
 * Support verification/validation, integration, and acceptance activities
 * Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
 * CONUS travel up to 20% may be required