Integration and Test Engineer 4 - Space AHT
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-Alabama-Huntsville
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Salary
- $112.2k – $168.2k/yr
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
Skills
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.
Job Description
Maintain processes and procedures for the assembly and test of Ground-Based Mid-course Defense (GMD) IFICS Data Terminal (IDT) equipment. Coordinate integration activities with the product team technical leadership and program engineers. Document and disposition hardware discrepancies and pursuing root cause and corrective actions. Understanding of the design and developing tooling to aid in the integration and test process. IFICS Data Terminal (IDT) product team on the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS) program. The candidate should have experience taking on progressively challenging responsibilities, demonstrating initiative, and driving innovative solutions. They should be recognized as a self-starter with a proven ability to lead teams, learn quickly, and deliver results in dynamic environments This position is for a Sr Principal Integration Test role to support the IFICS Data Terminal (IDT) product team on the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS) program. Essential Functions: T he candidate should have experience taking on progressively challenging responsibilities, demonstrating initiative, and driving innovative solutions. They should be recognized as a self-starter with a proven ability to lead teams, learn quickly, and deliver results in dynamic environments. The individual shall maintain processes and procedures for the assembly and test of the GMD IDT equipment. Coordinate integration activities with the product team technical leadership and program engineers. Document and disposition hardware discrepancies and pursuing root cause and corrective actions. Understanding of the design and developing tooling to aid in the integration and test process. This is not a telework / remote position.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline with 8 years of related experience or M.S. STEM degree with 6 years of related exp. Experience developing, executing, and documenting engineering integration and test activities. Experience troubleshooting complex hardware and/or integrated systems. Ability to interpret engineering requirements, schematics, drawings, interface documentation, and test procedures. Experience analyzing test results and supporting root-cause analysis. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment. Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with hardware/software, hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing, or system-level integration and test. Experience with complex defense systems, missile defense systems, command-and-control systems, radar/sensor systems, embedded Experience working in an Agile or disciplined systems engineering environment is highly desirable. Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of