Sr Principal Engineer Systems Test
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-California-San Diego
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Principal
- Posted
- Aug 22, 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a System Test Engineer/ Principal System Test Engineer to join the team of qualified individuals. Position is located in Rancho Bernardo, CA. Drive integrated test plans and system-level analysis while leading lab and integration testing in close collaboration with design and analysis teams in an Agile environment. Experience with DOORS and Jazz is key, and MQ-4C Triton background is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and publish Integrated Test Plans and detailed test schedules and procedures for SYSIII testing. Provide laboratory support for integration testing activities. Organize and lead test planning working groups. Collaborate with design and analysis teams to define test configurations and data requirements. Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure the completeness of the test program. Conduct technical analysis of complete systems and prepare comprehensive evaluations at the system level. Support test readiness reviews and conduct pre/post-test briefings. Conduct and contribute to pre- and post-test data analyses to support anomaly identification and resolution. Maintain metrics on testing status and constraints. We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. *This position may be filled at either level based on the qualifications below* Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Test: Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in engineering, OR a Master's degree AND 7 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in engineering, OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in engineering. Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs. Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret or clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company. Able to support on extended work hours, weekend shift rotation, and second shift Extensive Experience in Test Program Execution Prior Experience in Hot bench and overall lab operations support. Experience working System Test, SW Development and/or Systems