Principal​/Sr Principal Systems Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Principal / Sr Principal Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
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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 Defense Systems Sector has a need for a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer at its Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) organization in Warner Robins, GA. This engineering position is for a role on our Systems Engineering Team. In this role you will be supporting automated test station development and sustainment programs. Our ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, a drive to lead from where you are, collaborative people skills, and the proven ability to work within a technically diverse and fast-paced team.

This position is in Warner Robins, GA and requires that you work on-site daily. Your responsibilities will include:
* Design, develop, and maintain automated test stations

* Integrate custom hardware (sensors, actuators, power supplies, DUT adapters, etc.) with test rigs, ensuring signal integrity and safety compliance.

* Develop, debug, and optimize LabVIEW applications for test sequencing, data acquisition, analysis, and reporting.

* Create and maintain reusable LabVIEW libraries, instrument drivers, and UI components.

* Collaborate with product engineering, QA, and manufacturing to define test requirements and acceptance criteria.

* Build and validate test fixtures, PCB test harnesses, and mechanical interfaces; perform cable routing and connector selection.

* Implement automated test procedures, including fault detection, self-diagnostics, and yield analysis.

* Manage version control (e.g., Git, SVN) for LabVIEW code and hardware design documentation.

* Conduct root-cause investigations on test failures and recommend hardware or software improvements.

* Document test station architecture, wiring diagrams, software flowcharts, and standard operating procedures.

* Support pilot production and field service teams by troubleshooting test stations and providing training. This position may be filled at either Principal or Sr. Principal level.

Basic Qualifications:

* Principal Systems Engineer:
Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience with B.S. degree;
Minimum of 3 years of direct relevant experience with Master's degree;
Minimum of 1 year of direct relevant experience with PhD.

B.S, M.S., or PhD must be in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline.
* Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:
Minimum of 8 years of direct relevant experience with B.S. degree;
Minimum of 6 years of direct relevant experience with Master's degree;
Minimum of 4 years of direct relevant experience with PhD.

B.S, M.S., or PhD must be in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline.
* Proficiency in LabVIEW (NI-Certified LabVIEW Developer certification is a plus).

* Strong hands-on skills with hardware integration: wiring, PCB layout basics, connectors, power supplies, and signal conditioning.

* Experience with common test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, source-measure units, function generators, etc.).

* Knowledge of communication protocols such as GPIB, USB, Ethernet, RS-232/485, and CAN.

* Ability to read and interpret schematics, mechanical drawings, and test specifications.

* Familiarity with version-control systems (Git, SVN) and basic…