Testbed Systems Engineer – Level 6
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores B on the Alion truth index.
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’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Testbed Systems Engineer - Level 6 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.
*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
We are seeking a Testbed Systems Engineer - Level 6 for the Engineering Model Testbed (EMTB). The EMTB team manages multiple testbeds that include hardware, flight software, EGSE, and simulators. The EMTB systems are critical assets for the Operations & Maintenance team to be responsive to operations. The selected engineer is expected to rapidly integrate into a small, high-performing team of engineers and operators orchestrating events on existing on-orbit hardware and test hardware. Furthermore, this role includes the responsibility to understand not only systems but also their representation and implementation in the EMTB test environment (including limitations) to reproduce on-orbit conditions in support of calibration, patching, and anomaly resolution. Maintenance of the EMTB includes keeping test setup and users’ guide procedures current, managing hardware and software configurations, evaluating HW and SW for and mitigating obsolescence issues, and executing knowledge transfer to maintain system and testbed knowledge among testbed and operations & maintenance personnel.
Job responsibilities and qualifications for the role require specialized knowledge of, but are not limited to, the following systems and operations:
-Command and Data Handling Subsystem: on-depth understanding of the data flow throughout the ground and space vehicle systems and intimate knowledge of the hardware through that flow
-Flight Software: in-depth understanding of the flight software functions and ability to interrogate, interpret, troubleshoot, and resolve issues
-Electrical Power Subsystem: in-depth understanding of the on-board power generation, consumption, and regulation as well as the hardware that supports it
-Avionics: detailed understanding of the avionics supporting the mission and their system level interconnectivity on the vehicle
-Fault Management: detailed understanding of the on-board fault management functionality as well as intimate knowledge of the pre-launch test campaign data
-Engineering Model Testbed: extensive experience with development, design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of the highest fidelity and most critical simulator on the program
-Electrical Ground Support Equipment: extensive experience with development, design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of the EGSE that supports the testbed/simulators
-Common Command and Telemetry System: detailed understanding and experience with the command and telemetry interface used for the mission
-Spacecraft Simulators and Testbeds: intimate knowledge of the various simulators across the program and experience operating, troubleshooting, and upgrading them
-On-Orbit Anomaly Response and Recovery: experience with on-orbit operations, trending, anomaly identification, anomaly troubleshooting and investigation, and anomaly response and recovery
Basic Qualifications for Testbed Systems Engineer - Level 6:
-Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 14+ years of engineering experience OR
-Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 12+ years of engineering experience OR
-PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 10+ years of engineering experience
-Familiarity with hardware and/or software design and development, including VxWorks, C, C++, Python, MATLAB, and Simulink.
-Ability to understand and decompose requirements into test plans to buy off requirements.
-Ability to understand design documentation, drawings, schematics, integration procedures, test procedures, and test scripts.
-Experience leading technical efforts across many external organizations/mission partners and influencing outcomes through technical acumen vs. direct oversight
-Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and have the willingness and ability to obtain and maintain at least a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (or equivalent/above) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Strong communication skills, including the willingness and comfortability to present in front of large groups
-Knowledge of Testbeds processes
-Knowledge of Systems Engineering processes
-Ability to proficiently use tools such as: MS Project, Power Point, Excel, Visio, JIRA, and DOORS
-Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance (or equivalent/above) clearance at time of application and prior to start date
*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
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As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:
-Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
-401k
-Educational Assistance
-Life Insurance
-Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
-Paid Time Off
-Health & Wellness Resources
-Employee Discounts
-Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.
Primary Level Salary Range: $192,800.00 - $289,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.