Posted:
9/30/2025, 1:29:24 AM
Location(s):
Redondo Beach, California, United States ⋅ California, United States ⋅ Maryland, United States ⋅ Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
IT & Security
Workplace Type:
On-site
Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking Staff IFC Test Plan Support Systems Engineer.
What You’ll Get to Do:
Creates 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 area.
This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers’ requirements.
Basic Qualifications for Staff 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 12 years of experience; 10 years with Master's Degree; OR 8 years with a PhD
Demonstrated experience with Systems Development Lifecycle and successful execution of major engineering reviews and events
Demonstrated experience in systems development, integration, and test
Demonstrated Requirements Management with a focus on Verification
Demonstrated experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML/MBSE)
Risk and Opportunity Management experience
Understanding of DoD systems engineering requirements (e.g., UAF, DoDAF)
Multi-Disciplinary Engineering exposure (Software, Hardware, Electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross functionally
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
Current Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI and a Polygraph prior to start.
Preferred Qualifications for Staff IFC Test Plan Support Systems Engineer:
Professional certifications, such as INCOSE CSEP/ESEP
Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment
Understanding of Hardware and Software testing methodologies
Experience with MBSE and Requirements management tools, such as Cameo and DOORS
Knowledge and experience with Material Review Board, Process Configuration Board, Configuration Control Board and Failure Review Board processes, proposing/defending and implementing Change Notices
Familiarity with Project & Task Management tools: Jira or Confluence
Familiarity 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)
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software