Principal Engineer, Electrical

Northrop Grumman

. Work as a Laboratory System Test Engineer .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeOklahoma City • Oklahoma • United StatesLead💰 $93,300 - $139,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in system verification and test engineering, with a strong focus on developing and executing comprehensive test plans and procedures in a classified environment. Holds a relevant STEM degree and possesses the necessary security clearances to support government programs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

System VerificationTest Plan DevelopmentActive US Government Secret ClearanceTechnical Support for Test ProgramsKnowledge of MIL-STD-1553

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Hard Skills

Level III System VerificationTest Procedure CreationTest Infrastructure UtilizationTest and EvaluationAgile Software Development MethodologyWeapons System TestLaboratory InstrumentationHF/UHF/VHF CommunicationsAir Force Life Cycle Sustainment ProcessesIFC Development Processes

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAdaptabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

STARTJira

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in STEMMaster of Science in STEMPh.D. in STEMActive Top Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program Clearance

Industry Keywords

Classified Development EnvironmentCustomer Contractual NeedsTechnical ConstraintsSchedule ConstraintsCost Constraints

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work as a Laboratory System Test Engineer
Perform Level III system verification efforts
Create test procedures based on Level III requirements
Develop expert understanding of the assigned subsystem
Use test infrastructure to dry run and execute system-level verification
Complete verification of system-level hardware and software capabilities for a classified program
Synthesize customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions while acknowledging technical, schedule, and cost constraints
Develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules
Support occasional shift work and overtime
Work full time in a classified development environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience, or Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience, or STEM Ph.D. and 1 year of related professional/military experience
Active US Government Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time
Experience providing technical support to test programs
Ability and willingness to support multiple shifts and odd hours
Current and active Top Secret Clearance (preferred)
Current and active Program Access (preferred)
Technical support experience for Test Programs, including aircraft OFP updates and laboratory instrumentation sets, from planning through post-test review and closeout (preferred)
Knowledge of MIL-STD-1553 communication protocol (preferred)
Experience with HF/UHF/VHF Communications (preferred)
Experience with weapons system test (preferred)
2 or more years of experience in test and evaluation (preferred)
Experience with START and Jira (preferred)
Knowledge of Air Force life cycle sustainment processes (preferred)
Knowledge of IFC development processes (preferred)
Knowledge of Agile software development methodology (preferred)
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
Phenomenal learning opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
Friendly team environment
Overtime eligibility
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business