Engineer Systems Test 3

Engineer Systems Test 3

Company: Northrop Grumman Corporation

Job ID: 2185

Location: Woodland Hills, CA (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Contract Duration: November 2, 2026 - November 1, 2027

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week | 9/80 A schedule

Experience: 5-30 years listed in VNDLY; role-specific qualifications require substantial relevant experience

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Job Overview

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Engineer Systems Test 3 to support its Integration & Test (I&T) department in Woodland Hills, California. The selected candidate will contribute to the development, implementation, and verification of test algorithms, software, and simulation tools supporting aircraft guidance, navigation, and control systems.

This position focuses on system integration, test development, equipment troubleshooting, GPS integrity verification, and validation of complex aerospace systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment issues supporting system build-out and final testing.

• Communicate project status, technical issues, and progress to the Integration & Test Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead.

• Collaborate with systems engineers to characterize system architecture and evaluate various system components.

• Design, develop, and implement test methods for individual equipment components, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment, and integrated systems.

• Analyze test data and recommend improvements to testing methodologies, equipment, procedures, and manufacturing processes.

• Help define new testing requirements and support system verification and validation activities.

• Support GPS integrity verification and validation using test automation and simulation tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of relevant experience, a master's degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience.

• Working knowledge of DO-229D Appendix R.

• Knowledge of TSO/MSO-C145.

• Working knowledge of test automation and simulation for GPS integrity verification and validation.

• Demonstrated troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.

• Knowledge of the DO-178C software development process.

• Experience with standard electronic test equipment, including:

• Network analyzers

• Oscilloscopes

• Waveform generators

• Synthesizers

• Digitizers

• Signal analyzers

• Working knowledge of Spirent GPS test equipment or similar GPS testing platforms.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate has a strong background in aerospace systems integration and testing, GPS-based navigation systems, test automation, and verification and validation. Experience with GPS integrity standards, electronic test instrumentation, and aircraft guidance, navigation, and control systems will be especially valuable.

Work Location: 21200 Burbank Boulevard, Building 30, Woodland Hills, CA 91367.

Interested candidates who meet the technical requirements and U.S. citizenship criteria are encouraged to apply.