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# System Integration & Test Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States
- **Salary:** $79,300 - $118,900
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Adobe InDesign, Systems Engineering, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, SAP (Applications), Systems Integration, Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9307701/system-integration-test-engineer

## About the Role

* Ability to start up and operate lab test systems and equipment once trained.
 * Application of technical principles, engineering concepts, and test-like-you-fly methodology relevant to air vehicle and mission systems lab testing.
 * Ability to apply logical reasoning to troubleshoot and solve problems.
 * Ability to follow written test procedures, interpret real time observations and recorded data, and make sound judgements about system behaviors and responses.
 * Effective written and verbal communication skills.
 * Demonstrate willingness to collaborate across teams with diverse skillsets and roles to enable program success., * Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with at least 2 years of experience; or master's or higher degree in a STEM discipline.
 * Must have an active US Government 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
 * Prior professional experience in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, computer, or test engineering.
 * Understanding of fundamental engineering concepts.
 * Teamwork and collaboration skills., * Current Strike Program Access.
 * Prior test engineering experience in hardware, software, laboratory, specialty, ground, or flight test.
 * Prior experience in design, build, operation, or maintenance of aircraft, aircraft subsystems, mission systems, or communication systems.
 * Experience with Atlassian tool suite.
 * Experience with coding or automation including Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, etc.

## Description

* Perform first-time integration and functionality checkouts for new or updated air vehicle and mission system capabilities.
 * Utilize systems engineering products and principles to derive test conditions, configurations, actions, expected results, and success criteria for system under test.
 * Plan, develop, update, dry run, execute, and brief formal test procedures in a lab environment in support of software certification.
 * Perform post-test analysis of recorded data to support pass or fail disposition for test steps and procedures.
 * Document and support investigation, analysis, path-forward, and retest efforts for test defects and anomalies.
 * Collaborate with and support systems engineering, hardware, software, production, ground test, and flight test teams.