Systems Test Engineer Level 2

Role Overview

Systems Test Engineer Level 2 / 3 – Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a full‑time onsite engineer to support development and ongoing support of surface ship and submarine propulsion and power generation system designs for the US Navy, based out of Sunnyvale, CA. The successful candidate will work on launcher programs, mandating mandatory self‑mandated mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory

• Perform functional analysis, scheduling analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation/verification and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into test requirements and test plans.
• Conduct activities for system integration, installation, test, operation, maintenance and disposal.
• Develop test system architecture, test plans and procedures, execute testing, and communicate test results.
• Manage multiple projects across launcher programs simultaneously.
• Participate in test meetings, reviews and technical visits to customers.

Travel is occasional (approximately 10% of the time) and may increase to about 30% during major test events.

Relocation assistance may be available.

• Basic Qualifications – Level 2:
  Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience (or a Master's with 0+ years). Exposure to test plans, procedures, reports and requirement verification. Proficient with MS Office. Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Basic Qualifications – Level 3:
  Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience (or a Master's with 3+ years). Same exposure and skills as Level 2.
• Preferred Qualifications
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  Five or more years of relevant experience (or a Master's with three or more years), experience creating and writing test plans and reports, participation in test meetings, and requirement verification.

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800 – $137,600. Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000 – $171,000. Possible overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, annual bonus, and long‑term incentives. Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off are also provided.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit