Principal Test Engineer - 18314

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Test Engineer. This position is located in Huntsville, AL and supports the Advanced Programs portfolio. The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach. Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: * Translate customer contractual requirements into comprehensive test solutions while balancing schedule and cost constraints * Develop, lead, and execute integrated test plans, procedures, and schedules for subsystem and system-level testing * Coordinate integrated testing activities across internal teams and external suppliers * Contribute to the program Integrated Test Plan (ITP) and ensure test requirement completeness and traceability * Perform technical analysis of system performance and produce system-level evaluation reports * Review supplier test efforts, including verification and validation of delivered components and test data review * Design and implement proof-of-concept test methods to mitigate early program risks * Manage test data acquisition, analysis, and documentation to drive design improvements * Serve as a technical liaison with customers, contractors, and senior stakeholders on test matters * Ensure compliance with safety, security, and export-control requirements throughout testing Basic Qualifications: * Bachelors degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of relevant experience, OR a Masters degree and 3 years of relevant experience, OR a PhD and 1 years of relevant experience * 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 Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs * Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience developing integrated test plans and procedures for complex defense systems * Minimum 3 years experience planning and executing HW testing, with solid understanding of requirements traceability and systems-engineering processes (e.g., DOORS) Preferred Qualifications: * Active DoD Top Secret Clearance * Proven experience developing an Integrated Test Plan (ITP) for a major acquisition program * Experience drafting and managing supplier Statements of Work (SOW) for test activities * Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and hands-on experience with CAMEO tools * Prior involvement in Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs, particularly in strategic deterrence or missile systems Position Benefits As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are...