Job Description

Salary: $91,800 - 171,000 per year Requirements:

• We require a bachelors degree in a STEM field from an accredited university plus 2 years of relevant test experience, or a masters degree in a STEM field.
• We expect analytical coding experience.
• We require experience with MATLAB.
• We look for a systems engineering background or mindset.
• We require hands-on experience with test planning, procedures, and execution.
• We require the ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• We require U.S. citizenship.
• We require the ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, California.
• For the Principal level, we require a bachelors degree in a STEM field plus 5 years of relevant test experience, or a masters degree plus 3 years of relevant test experience.
• For the Principal level, we also look for requirements analysis experience.
• For the Principal level, we look for mentoring or teaching experience.
• For the Principal level, familiarity with testing embedded software on target hardware is required.
• Preferred experience includes an active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Preferred experience includes integrating embedded GPS inertial navigation systems.
• Preferred experience includes expert-level knowledge of GNSS/INS/EGI systems and precision navigation simulation.
• Preferred candidates are highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage shifting priorities while maintaining safety standards.
• Preferred candidates have experience working with external customers through meetings, presentations, and technical negotiations.
• Preferred candidates have a systems engineering background with verification experience.

• We synthesize customer contractual needs and translate them into system test solutions that balance technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• We develop and lead the preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for complete systems.
• We design formal qualification strategies to validate new system designs using tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and DOORS.
• We use scripting skills to build test scripts and automate test campaigns.
• We coordinate integrated testing activities.
• We review and assess test requirements to confirm the completeness of the test program.
• We perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare detailed system-level evaluations.
• We analyze data using MATLAB or similar tools to assess the performance of navigation systems and mission computers.

• Embedded
• Excel
• Hardware
• Support
• Matlab
• Security
• Network

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We are Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences organization is focused on pushing the boundaries of innovation and advancing engineering and scientific capabilities to support optimized product lines across the sector. We are hiring a Systems Engineer for Integration & Test in Woodland Hills, California. This role is onsite full-time, with no travel and no relocation assistance, and requires a Secret clearance for start. We offer the opportunity to work in a collaborative, transparent, team-oriented environment that values empowerment, shared responsibility, continuous learning, and automation. The role may be filled at the base or Principal level depending on qualifications, and our benefits include health, life, and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, PTO, and potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long-term incentives depending on the position.

last updated 37 week of 2026

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