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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Testbed Systems Engineer - Level 6 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Redondo Beach, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $192,800 - $289,200 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), System Configuration, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Service Pack, Simulink, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Subsystems, VxWorks, Data Processing, DOORS (Software), Test Scripts, Hardware Testing - **Published:** November 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/testbed-systems-engineer-level-6-redondo-beach-ca--1b749ea8-070b-47aa-9ab9-1c2c9173e6ed ## About the Role Systems Engineering, Diversity, Systems Engineering, Knowledge Transfer, Calibration, Software Patches, Systems Maintenance, Testing, Team Lead/Manager, Hardware Quality Assurance, Basic Qualifications for Testbed Systems Engineer - Level 6: * Bachelor''s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 14+ years of engineering experience OR * Master''s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 12+ years of engineering experience OR * PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 10+ years of engineering experience * Familiarity with hardware and/or software design and development, including VxWorks, C, C++, Python, MATLAB, and Simulink. * Ability to understand and decompose requirements into test plans to buy off requirements. * Ability to understand design documentation, drawings, schematics, integration procedures, test procedures, and test scripts. * Experience leading technical efforts across many external organizations/mission partners and influencing outcomes through technical acumen vs. direct oversight * Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and have the willingness and ability to obtain and maintain at least a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (or equivalent/above) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate's maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. Preferred Qualifications: * Strong communication skills, including the willingness and comfortability to present in front of large groups * Knowledge of Testbeds processes * Knowledge of Systems Engineering processes * Ability to proficiently use tools such as: MS Project, Power Point, Excel, Visio, JIRA, and DOORS * Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance (or equivalent/above) clearance at time of application and prior to start date * Please be aware that this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. ## Description Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is seeking a Testbed Systems Engineer - Level 6 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. * Please be aware that this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future., We are seeking a Testbed Systems Engineer - Level 6 for the Engineering Model Testbed (EMTB). The EMTB team manages multiple testbeds that include hardware, flight software, EGSE, and simulators. The EMTB systems are critical assets for the Operations & Maintenance team to be responsive to operations. The selected engineer is expected to rapidly integrate into a small, high-performing team of engineers and operators orchestrating events on existing on-orbit hardware and test hardware. Furthermore, this role includes the responsibility to understand not only systems but also their representation and implementation in the EMTB test environment (including limitations) to reproduce on-orbit conditions in support of calibration, patching, and anomaly resolution. Maintenance of the EMTB includes keeping test setup and users' guide procedures current, managing hardware and software configurations, evaluating HW and SW for and mitigating obsolescence issues, and executing knowledge transfer to maintain system and testbed knowledge among testbed and operations & maintenance personnel. Job responsibilities and qualifications for the role require specialized knowledge of, but are not limited to, the following systems and operations: * Command and Data Handling Subsystem: on-depth understanding of the data flow throughout the ground and space vehicle systems and intimate knowledge of the hardware through that flow * Flight Software: in-depth understanding of the flight software functions and ability to interrogate, interpret, troubleshoot, and resolve issues * Electrical Power Subsystem: in-depth understanding of the on-board power generation, consumption, and regulation as well as the hardware that supports it * Avionics: detailed understanding of the avionics supporting the mission and their system level interconnectivity on the vehicle * Fault Management: detailed understanding of the on-board fault management functionality as well as intimate knowledge of the pre-launch test campaign data * Engineering Model Testbed: extensive experience with development, design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of the highest fidelity and most critical simulator on the program * Electrical Ground Support Equipment: extensive experience with development, design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of the EGSE that supports the testbed/simulators * Common Command and Telemetry System: detailed understanding and experience with the command and telemetry interface used for the mission * Spacecraft Simulators and Testbeds: intimate knowledge of the various simulators across the program and experience operating, troubleshooting, and upgrading them * On-Orbit Anomaly Response and Recovery: experience with on-orbit operations, trending, anomaly identification, anomaly troubleshooting and investigation, and anomaly response and recovery