Sr Principal Test Engineer (IPTL) (AHT)
$129,300–$193,900 year
On-siteNorthridge, California, United States
Job Summary
Define and document instrumentation and test plans to satisfy objectives, integrating circuit card assemblies into higher-level systems using schematics. Partner with the Cost Account Manager to ensure budget needs are met and Earned-Value-Management estimates are accurate. Lead the engineering team supporting software and programmable-logic integration for formal test events, chairing readiness reviews for qualification tests and live-fire trials. Perform setup, data acquisition, and post-test activities at external events while presenting cost, schedule, and technical risks to senior leadership. This Integrated Product Team Lead supports the AARGM-ER program within Northrop Grumman's Advanced Weapons division, working alongside engineers and program managers to drive test campaigns.
Required Qualifications
- Active DoD Secret clearance at the time of hire
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 8 years of related testing experience
- Master's degree and 6 years of experience
- PhD and 4 years of experience
- Hands-on experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, DMMs, signal generators, and power supplies
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
- Experience with flight software and system architecture
- Proven background in flight-test engineering, system integration, qualification testing, and requirements tracking
- U.S. Citizenship
- 100% onsite work location
- 10% travel time
- Relocation assistance availability
Desired Qualifications
- Experience leading an Integrated Product Team of 5 or more
- Familiarity with PWBs and FPGAs within PL integration and the ability to read schematics
- Risk/Opportunity/Issue management experience related to complex hardware and software subsystems
- Experience with use of DevOps tools such as Jira, BitBucket, Confluence, Crucible, etc.
- Previous work on DoD military development and production programs
- Able to work independently with minimal direction and act as team lead for larger test efforts
- IPTL experience
- Experience with Cost Account Management (CAM) & EVMS duties and responsibilities
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