Principal / Sr Principal Engineer Electrical

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At 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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking Principal and Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineers to support aircraft flight and mission hardware/software testing in our Test & Evaluation organization. Work includes hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) / system integration labs (SIL), “test like you fly” configurations, and test evidence for flight and mission software/hardware certification and airworthiness. Key Responsibilities: Perform first-time integration and checkout of new integrated hardware and software capabilities. Plan, develop, dry run, and perform formal execution of test procedures that produce certification-quality evidence. Lead HIL/SIL testing; define and maintain representative “test like you fly” configurations (hardware, software, loads, instrumentation). Perform data analysis of recorded data to support pass or fail disposition of success criteria. Decompose system/software requirements into test objectives; ensure traceability from requirements through test results and certification artifacts. Develop and review test plans, procedures, cards, and reports for verification, validation, and certification. Analyze data, identify anomalies, support or lead root-cause investigations, and recommend corrective actions for airworthiness and mission capability. Coordinate with and support systems engineering, software, hardware, airworthiness, safety, production, and ground/flight test operations to resolve issues and keep lab, ground, and flight test aligned. Mentor less-experienced engineers in systems test, HIL/SIL methods, and certification-focused verification. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below. Basic Qualifications This requisition may be filled at either a Principal or a Sr Principal Engineer Systems Test. Basic qualifications Principal Engineer, Systems Test: Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience OR a Ph.D. AND 1 years of related professional/military experience. Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs. Experience in systems integration and test for complex aerospace/defense or mission systems (hardware + software). Hands-on with HIL and/or SIL, including configuration control and data/instrumentation systems. Experience developing/executing test procedures and analyzing data for flight or mission systems. Demonstrated ability to solve complex test problems with ingenuity and creativity. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Basic qualifications Sr Principal Engineer, Systems Test: Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 6 years of related professional/military experience OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience. Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs. Experience in systems integration and test for complex aerospace/defense or mission systems (hardware + software). Hands-on with HIL and/or SIL, including configuration control and data/instrumentation systems. Experience developing/executing test procedures and analyzing data for flight or mission systems. Demonstrated ability to solve complex test problems with ingenuity and creativity. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with flight test and airworthiness/mission system Hardware/Software certification (e.g., flight release, safety of flight, mission approval). Familiarity with flight/mission software verification and certification and related standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-516 or similar). Demonstrated use of “test like you fly” in lab and/or flight configurations. Experience with test automation/data analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW). Experience as technical lead or primary technical contact with customers/partners. Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? 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