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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We at Northrop Grumman Missions Systems are seeking a skilledSystems EngineerforIntegration & TestinWoodland Hills, CA. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below

This requisition may be filled as a Systems Engineer - Integration & Test or Principal Systems Engineer - Integration & Test

What You'll get to Do:

• Synthesize customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints.
• Develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for complete systems. This includes designing a formal qualification strategy to qualify new system designs utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, DOORS.
• Using scripting knowledge to develop test scripts to automate test campaigns.
• Coordinate integrated testing activities.
• Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program.
• Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.
• Conduct formal technical reviews, such as Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Assess performance of Navigation Systems and Mission Computers by analyzing data using MATLAB or similar software.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact during test events, managing customer expectations and reporting results.

Basic Qualifications for a Integration and Test Systems Engineer are:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 2 years of engineering experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university.
• Experience authoring test procedures, managing test facility interfaces, and ensuring data integrity and cataloging.
• Analytical coding experience
• Experience with test execution, diagnostics, and formal requirement decomposition with traceability and verification.
• Proficient in at least one of the following programming environments: MATLAB, C, C++, C#, and/or Python.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active US Government Secret Level security clearance.
• US Citizenship
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Integration and Test Systems Engineer are:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of related test experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 3 years of related test experience.
• Experience authoring test procedures, managing test facility interfaces, and ensuring data integrity and cataloging.
• Experience with test execution, diagnostics, and formal requirement decomposition with traceability and verification.
• Working knowledge of standard test equipment: network analyzers, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, synthesizers, digitizers, and/or signal analyzers.
• Experience creating automated test scripts that integrate with hardware interfaces.
• Proficient in at least one of the following programming environments: MATLAB, C, C++, C#, and/or Python.
• Systems engineering background and/or mindset
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active US Government Secret Level security clearance.
• US Citizenship
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active US Government Secret Level security clearance.
• Experience integrating embedded GPS Inertial Navigation Systems.
• Experience with GNSS/INS/EGI systems and precision navigation simulation.
• Experience working with operational hazards such as overhead lifting, Thermal Chambers, and Vibration Test systems
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple, shifting priorities while maintaining safety standards.
• Demonstrated leadership of System Test efforts in a dynamic work environment.
• Experience engaging external customers through meetings, presentations, and technical negotiations.

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.