Engineer Systems / Principal Engineer Systems – Software Integration & Test

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Space Systems sector is seeking a Software Integration and Test Engineer (level 2 System Engineer/level 3 Principal Engineer Systems) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. position will be on a hybrid schedule where most of the work will be done on-site, but we can accommodate partial teleworking upon business/program need. This position will be located in Azusa, CA. 

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail  trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into software specifications.

Roles and Responsibilities:
•    Participate in system/element level test planning and test readiness reviews
•    Develop subsystem integration plans, procedures and scenarios used in the conduct of software/hardware system integration & test
•    Develop and implement an overarching system test program to integrate and test a space-based sensor with a customer provided ground infrastructure
•    Develop test cases to verify NGP Ground mission requirements and technical performance criteria
•    Identify and implement system test solutions in accordance with project technical, schedule and cost constraints
•    Coordinate integrated test activities and resolve conflicts across multiple subsystem test schedules and suppliers
•    Review test requirements and methodologies in the requirements management system
•    Work with Government test communities on test case development to support DT&E/OT&E

The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communications skills, as well as strong problem solving and analytical skills. They will have the ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment and be a self-starter, efficient in achieving goals and proactive in pursuing subsequent tasks.

Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer (T02):
•    Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2 years of relevant experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field

• Ability to obtain & maintain a DoD secret security clearance (US Citizenship Required)

Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer (T03):
•    Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of relevant experience
•    Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance (US Citizenship Required)

Preferred Qualifications:
•     Active DoD Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $85,000 USD - $127,400 USD

Salary Range 2: $104,600 USD - $157,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.