Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago
Principal Engineer Systems Test (26-006) - R10218641
Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, seeking a Principal Engineer Systems Test to join their Missile Defense Integration team. This role involves planning and analyzing ground and flight tests for the C2BMC program, which supports the U.S. defense operations by integrating various missile defense capabilities.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Planning of all assigned test events, with emphasis on developing and implementing the test artifacts required for each event:
Test objectives
Architecture
Data Item Descriptions
Defense Designs
Sensor Resource Management (SRM) settings
Operational Tasking Data Link (OPTASKLINK), Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI) configuration and Forwarding Tables, CDS, TDACS, TRAUT TDACS, Comms Connectivity Matrices, Event Configuration Baseline (ECB)
System Adjustable Parameters (SAPs)/Site-Specific Parameters (SSPs)
BDR and PR applicability:
Certification Data Packages
Support planning phase reviews and meetings
Support customer boards and meetings
Support Data Management
Interface with developers
Support government personnel during event execution phases when requested
Support anomaly resolution and troubleshooting
Support analysis group
Support Failure Review Boards (FRBs)
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in STEM Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree (preferred) in a STEM-related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related STEM discipline with 1 year of relevant work experience
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
Willingness to travel up to 10% for business needs
Preferred
Master's Degree in Systems Engineering is highly preferred
Certification: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification
Certification: Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder Fundamental (OCSMP - MBF)
Technical knowledge of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense System (MDS), including sensors, shooters, command and control systems, and networks
Prior integration and test experience in the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) program
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
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