Engineer/Principal Test Engineer-AHT
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Engineer Test or Principal Engineer Test for the IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System program, based in Huntsville, Alabama. IBCS is a network-enabled command-and-control system that unifies air and missile defense sensors and shooters, delivering an integrated air picture and expanding surveillance and protection areas. The engineer will support test engineering activities, including developing test plans and procedures, establishing requirements traceability, supporting test readiness reviews, executing laboratory and system-level tests, analyzing test data, investigating anomalies, and documenting results. The role ensures tests follow approved procedures, configuration baselines, quality standards, and applicable program requirements. The position requires an active security clearance and Security+ certification. Travel is required up to 25% of the time; relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- Engineer Test (Level 2): Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience, associate degree and 4 years, or high school diploma and 6 years.
- Principal Engineer Test (Level 3): 5 years with a bachelor's degree in science; associate degree and 7 years; 3 years with a master's degree; 1 year with a Ph.D.; or high school diploma and 9 years.
- Experience supporting systems engineering, test engineering, integration and test, verification and validation, or related engineering activities.
- Ability to interpret technical requirements, specifications, test procedures, and acceptance criteria.
- Experience documenting test results, identifying discrepancies, and supporting technical investigations.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, written communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to work within established processes and configuration-controlled environments.
- Active security clearance; the role description specifies active Secret clearance for Principal Engineer Test.
- Security+ certification.
- For Principal Engineer Test: demonstrated experience in systems, software, integration, and test engineering.
- For Principal Engineer Test: experience developing and executing test plans, procedures, and verification activities.
- For Principal Engineer Test: demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop effective solutions.
- For Principal Engineer Test: strong technical communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience testing complex defense, weapons, or other mission-critical systems.
- Experience with software and hardware integration testing.
- Experience with automated test tools and scripting languages such as Python, C/C++, or similar.
- Experience with JIRA, GIT, Jenkins, GitLab, or similar engineering tools.
- Experience with MBSE and digital engineering environments.
- Experience with environmental, qualifications, acceptance, or developmental testing.
- IBCS experience.
- Link-16 experience.
- Familiarity with weapon systems and sensors such as PATRIOT, Sentinel, or G/ATOR.
Responsibilities
- Develop test plans and procedures.
- Establish requirements traceability.
- Support test readiness reviews.
- Execute laboratory and system-level tests.
- Analyze test data and investigate anomalies.
- Document test results and support technical investigations.
- Ensure test activities follow approved procedures, configuration baselines, quality standards, and applicable program requirements.
- Support systems engineering, test engineering, integration and test, verification and validation, and related engineering activities.
- Develop and execute verification activities.
- Work across multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
