Systems Test / Principal Systems Test Engineer - 20067
Northrop Grumman
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Huntsville, AL · Posted October 12, 2026
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Systems Test Engineer / Principal Systems Test Engineer . This position will be located in Huntsville, AL supporting the Sentinel Program . What You'll Get To Do: Support the development of test requirements and detailed integration test plans, test procedures, test readiness reviews (TRRs), test data and test reports. Execution of qualification and acceptance testing per requirements, plans and procedures. Participate in internal and customer test planning working groups. Support program reviews and customer delivery (CDRL) development Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment. Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or new test requirements. Collaborate with systems engineers, testing houses, development engineers and other stakeholders involved in the testing process. Review test plans, procedures, and reports; witness testing as the Cognizant Engineer Participate in technical exchange meetings, interfacing with customers (internal/external) and contributing to a broad range of program deliverables. Basic Qualifications: Systems Test Engineer (T-02) : 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree; 0 years of relevant experience with a Masters Principal Systems Test Engineer (T-03) : 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s Degree; 3 years of relevant experience with Masters; 1 year of relevant experience with PhD Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance , at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs Ability to effectively communicate and present technical details to peers, and stakeholders Familiarity with product integration, regression, and verification testing Knowledge of system integration and test principles and processes Experience working with internal and external teams to accomplish tasking. Experience writing testing documentations (ie. test plans, procedures, reports). Familiarity with Atlassian applications JIRA and Confluence Demonstratable experience testing Software on Hardware. Preferred Qualifications: Active Top-Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification. Experience with Command and Control Systems Experience in all phases of the Hardware development life-cycle, including development, qualification testing, software integration, and verification. Experience in test automation. Excellent leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with testing standards like Mil-Std-810, D0-160 or Mil-Std.-461/464 Experience with mechanical and/or electrical design As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401k Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. #Sentinelintandtest Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.