Principal / Senior Principal IFC Test Plan Support ...

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 Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking Principal / Senior Principal IFC Test Plan Support Systems Engineer.What You’ll Get To DoCreates comprehensive test strategies and detailed test plans, outlining the overall approach to testing, including objectives, scope, test levels, and resource allocation.Develop testing strategy specifically to test Initial Functional Capability configurations of the System. Aligns strategy with overall Program Test Plan strategy.Partner with System and Sub-System Integration Lab leaders to identify and support early integration activities to reduce eventual test event risk for a large and complex system that incorporates mature and emerging technologies across multiple segments.This position will serve on-site in the Redondo Beach, CA or the Greater Baltimore, MD areaThis requisition may be filled as a Principal IFC Test Plan Support Systems Engineer or Senior Principal IFC Test Plan Support Systems Engineer.This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers’ requirements.Basic Qualifications for Principal IFC Test Plan Support Systems Engineer:Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master's Degree; OR 1 years with a PhDDemonstrated experience with Systems Development Lifecycle and successful execution of major engineering reviews and eventsDemonstrated experience in systems development, integration, and testDemonstrated Requirements Management with a focus on VerificationDemonstrated experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML/MBSE)Risk and Opportunity Management experienceUnderstanding of DoD systems engineering requirements (e.g., UAF, DoDAF)Multi-Disciplinary Engineering exposure (Software, Hardware, Electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross functionallyThis position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizenCurrent Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI and a Polygraph prior to start.Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal IFC Test Plan Support Systems Engineer:Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 8 years of experience; 6 years with Master's Degree; OR 4 years with a PhDDemonstrated experience with Systems Development Lifecycle and successful execution of major engineering reviews and eventsDemonstrated experience in systems development, integration, and testDemonstrated Requirements Management with a focus on VerificationDemonstrated experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML/MBSE)Risk and Opportunity Management experienceUnderstanding of DoD systems engineering requirements (e.g., UAF, DoDAF)Multi-Disciplinary Engineering exposure (Software, Hardware, Electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross functionallyThis position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizenCurrent Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI and a Polygraph prior to start.Preferred Qualifications for Principal / Senior Principal IFC Test Plan Support Systems Engineer:Professional certifications, such as INCOSE CSEP/ESEPExperience with Continuous Integration/Continuous DeploymentUnderstanding of Hardware and Software testing methodologiesExperience with MBSE and Requirements management tools, such as Cameo and DOORSKnowledge and experience with Material Review Board, Process Configuration Board, Configuration Control Board and Failure Review Board processes, proposing/defending and implementing Change NoticesFamiliarity with Project & Task Management tools: Jira or ConfluenceFamiliarity with some subset of specialty engineering tools, such as: MATLAB or COMSOL (MODSIM); Docker, Kubernetes, Visual Studio, Python (SW Engineering); Elasticsearch, Grafana, Tableau (Data and visualization); or Cadence Virtuoso, Keysight ADWS, ANSYS HFSS (Hardware Design); Cadence Assura or Siemens Calebre (Hardware verification)Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00Northrop 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06