Northrop Grumman · 9 hours ago
Principal Systems Test / Sr Principal Systems Test Engineer
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$99K/yr - $148K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a Principal Systems Test Engineer/Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer to join their Advanced Test and Engineering Services organization. This role involves environmental system test and verification efforts in accordance with Mil-Std 810 standards, requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to develop test plans and procedures.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints
Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing environmental system test in the area of Space Simulation, specifically thermal-vacuum (TVAC) testing
Coordinates integrated testing activities
Reviews and evaluates test requirements to ensure completeness of test program
Performs technical analysis of data collection and completed test requirements and prepares comprehensive test reports
Qualification
Required
Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline AND 5 or more years relevant experience OR Master of Science Degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 or more years relevant experience
Experience in environmental and qualification testing, performing requirements analysis, developing/supporting test environment, integration and test, writing test plans, procedures and reports
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET or higher clearance (with background investigation)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
US Citizenship
Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline AND 8 or more years relevant experience OR Master of Science Degree in a STEM discipline AND 6 or more years relevant experience
Experience in environmental and qualification testing, performing requirements analysis, developing/supporting test environment, integration and test, writing test plans, procedures and reports
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET or higher clearance (with background investigation)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
US Citizenship
Preferred
Active DoD SECRET or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
Experience with MIL-STD 810G environmental test and qualification
Experience with data acquisition systems
Able to collaborate in a team environment
Experience with thermal-vacuum (TVAC) testing
Experience with identifying and specifying modifications and upgrades to thermal-vacuum facility equipment and test setups
Experience with vacuum chamber control system platforms including Siemens PCS7, Siemens Simatic Batch, and Allen Bradley ControlLogix/ CompactLogix/ PlantPAx
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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