Principal Test Engineer - 18314

Northrop Grumman•Huntsville, AL

30d•$98,900 - $148,300•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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