Systems Test Engineer 4

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Test Engineer Level 4 to support development and ongoing field support of launcher system designs used by the US Navy. This role supports system testing efforts across developmental and deployed launcher programs, with planning, execution, and clear communication of test outcomes. The position is based in Sunnyvale, CA and includes remote work with up to 50% travel.

Systems Test Engineer Responsibilities

• Support current and future system testing for launcher programs for both developmental and currently deployed launcher systems while managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Conduct functional analysis, scheduling analysis, detailed trade studies, and requirements allocation and verification, including interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into test objectives, test requirements, and test plans.
• Perform system integration activities including installation, test, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
• Develop test system architecture; develop test plans and procedures; execute testing in accordance with those plans and procedures; and communicate test results.
• Lead test meetings and working groups.
• Support travel up to 50% as needed.

Required Qualifications

• STEM bachelor’s/master’s/PhD (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with experience aligned to level expectations: 8+ years with a bachelor’s degree; 6+ years with a master’s degree; or 3+ years with a PhD.
• Exposure to EVMS and CAM, along with project management activities.
• Experience authoring and leading engineers in the generation of test plans and procedures for mechanical systems.
• Experience developing test objectives, linking those objectives to requirement verification, and defining success criteria.
• Experience leading test meetings and working groups.
• Stakeholder management experience involving senior internal and external leadership.
• Experience authoring and leading others in test report development.
• Experience authoring and leading others in the generation of BOEs and proposal support.
• Experience leading in-field test execution with internal teams, commercial partner contacts, and customer or governmental POCs.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical integration.
• Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, and data processing.
• Resource management experience, including test site support scheduling and coordination.
• Experience supporting RCCAs and FRB fault-tree analysis activities.
• Experience leading TRRs and providing input to major milestone reviews (including SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, and others).
• Demonstrated independent decision making alongside multi-tasking across multiple programs or efforts.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to travel up to 50% as needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 15+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with naval missile launcher systems and testing.
• Experience with requirement verification and RVTMs.
• Experience with test range airspace management and coordination.
• Experience with crane lifting and handling operations.
• Experience in both commercial and military shipyard environments.
• Experience supporting major EVMS milestones such as CEACs, IBRs, or compliance audits.
• Experience with DOORS.
• Experience with agile and scrum methodologies.
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
• Experience with EVMS and CAM activities.
• Experience with hands-on mechanical and electrical integration on land and at sea, including remote locations and independent decision making.
• Experience with bottoms-up test site planning including site surveys, test site integration through to demobilization.
• Experience supporting prototype, development, qualification, and tactical fielding of systems.
• Experience with field engineering and sustainment logistics planning.
• Experience with ordnance handling requirements.
• Experience related to system safety and human factors engineering.
• Experience developing Tier 1 and Tier 2 schedules.
• Experience with IMS input or management.

Travel Requirements

• Yes, 50% of the time.
• Regular travel includes visits to customers for technical reviews, meetings for test planning, and significant in-field test conduct.
• Travel may increase during actual test events as system test activity increases.
• Candidates must be able to support up to 50% travel.

Technology Stack

• EVMS
• CAM
• MS Office

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: USD 142,200 - 213,400 per year.

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Relocation assistance: Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Information

• Clearance Type: Secret
• Clearance required for start: No