Engineer / Principal Engineer Systems Test
United States-California-San Diego$83.4k–$155kPosted Jul 14, 2026
Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsEngineer / Principal Engineer Systems TestUnited States-California-San DiegoApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10239154RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.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 Mission Systems is looking for a Systems Engineer Test to support the Systems Engineering organization.The Systems Engineer will be responsible for providing technical advice and guidance as part of a deployment team and perform hands-on technical tasks during system installation and integration activities.Key Responsibilities:Conduct integration activities in a dedicated lab environment, coordinating with customersOperate, calibrate, and maintain a multi‑vendor lab environment (digital, fiber, 1394 bus systems)Perform digital‑bus troubleshooting and fault‑code interpretation for PHMResolve integration issues in a proactive, self‑managed mannerApply RF experience for signal integrity, interference mitigation, and test proceduresWork with Anonymous Subscriber Messaging protocol, ensuring secure, compliant data exchangesAbility to work autonomously with minimal supervisionMaintain good customer relationsThis position is contingent upon program/task award, customer approval and clearance.Basic Qualifications for Engineer Systems Test: Bachelor of Science degree in STEM field with 2 years of experience; 0 years with a Master's Degree; 4 years of additional experience may be added in lieu of a degree.Laboratory integration experienceAbility to operate, calibrate, and maintain a multi‑vendor lab environment (digital, fiber, 1394 bus systems)The ability to obtain and maintain a US government clearance Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer Systems Test: Bachelor of Science degree in STEM field with 5 years of experience; 3 years with a Master's Degree; 1 year with a Ph.D., 4 years of additional experience may be added in lieu of a degree.Laboratory integration experienceHave an active US Government Secret security clearanceAbility to operate, calibrate, and maintain a multi‑vendor lab environment (digital, fiber, 1394 bus systems)The ability to obtain and maintain a US government clearancePreferred Qualifications:Experience...