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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Integration & Test Engineer Level 2/3 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Rolling Meadows, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $85,400.0 - $128,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Firmware, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Scripting, Test Scripts, SC Clearance, Integration Tests - **Published:** June 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g66x3a ## About the Role + BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical degree with 2+ years of related experience or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field + Experience troubleshooting of hardware, software, and firmware issues + Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment and with multiple stakeholders across various disciplines + Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start Basic Qualifications for Principal Integration & Test Engineer: + BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical degree with 5+ years of related experience or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field with 3+ years related experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field + Experience troubleshooting of hardware, software, and firmware issues + Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment and with multiple stakeholders across various disciplines + Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start Preferred Qualifications: + Experience in an integration and test environment for complex electronic systems evaluation + Experience performing Design Verification Tests, Environmental Qualification Testing, and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Qualification Testing + Working knowledge of DOORS and Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs) + Working knowledge of one or more of the following specialty areas: EOIR systems, sensors, optics, RFEW systems, DSP, antenna design, computational electromagnetics, RF test equipment + Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (Cameo) + Has demonstrated experience applying basic systems-engineering principles to develop and execute integration-test plans + Knowledge of MATLAB, C, C++, Java, Python, or other scripting languages + Experience writing and executing test scripts + Ability and willingness to work independently with little oversight or direction + Ability and willingness to travel + Active Secret or Top Secret clearance ## Description As an **Integration & Test Engineer Level 2/3** at Northrop Grumman, you will conduct integration testing and evaluate complex electronics systems from hardware/software design through aircraft installation to ensure that the systems we make work - and work well. Responsibilities for an Integration & Test Engineer may include generation of test plans, test procedures, test automation, test reports, and execution of integration test activities (system integration, design verification tests, qualification tests, etc.) in system integration labs (SILs) or offsite locations. As a part of the Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) team, an Integration & Test Engineer gains an understanding of the systems engineering process across a product's lifecycle and gains a full appreciation for how the systems operate. This position will be full-time, on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL location. This position is contingent upon funding/contract award, special access program, and acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements prior to start. 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