Principal/sr. Principal Systems Engineer (integration & Test)

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Rolling Meadows, IL +1 · Systems/Architecture/Test

This role is for a Systems Engineer focused on Integration & Test for complex electronics systems in defense applications. Responsibilities include generating and executing test plans, procedures, and automation, troubleshooting hardware/software/firmware issues, and ensuring systems function correctly from design through installation. The role requires experience in systems engineering and a strong understanding of the product lifecycle, with a focus on testing and evaluation within a regulated defense environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. conduct integration testing and evaluate complex electronics systems from hardware/software design through aircraft installation to ensure that the systems we make work – and work well.
  2. generation of test plans, test procedures, test automation, test reports, and execution of integration test activities (system integration, design verification tests, qualification tests, etc.) in system integration labs (SILs) or offsite locations.
  3. gains an understanding of the systems engineering process across a product's lifecycle and gains a full appreciation for how the systems operate.

Skills

Required

  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related technical degree with 5+ years of related experience; OR MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related technical field with 3+ years related experience; OR, PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related technical field with 1+ year of related experience
  • Experience troubleshooting of hardware, software, and firmware issues
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment and with multiple stakeholders across various disciplines
  • US Citizen
  • Current Active Secret Clearance

Nice to have

  • Experience in an integration and test environment for complex electronic systems evaluation
  • Experience performing Design Verification Tests, Environmental Qualification Testing, and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Qualification Testing
  • Working knowledge of DOORS and Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs)
  • Working knowledge of one or more of the following specialty areas: EOIR systems, sensors, optics, RFEW systems, DSP, antenna design, computational electromagnetics, RF test equipment
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (Cameo)
  • Has demonstrated experience applying basic systems‑engineering principles to develop and execute integration‑test plans
  • Knowledge of MATLAB, C, C++, Java, Python, or other scripting languages
  • Experience writing and executing test scripts
  • Ability and willingness to work independently with little oversight or direction
  • Ability and willingness to travel
  • Active Top Secret clearance

What the JD emphasized

  • SAP
  • special access program
  • acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements prior to start
  • Current Active Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance
  • Active Top Secret clearance