Principal / Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer

About Northrop Grumman

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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. We have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history; they're making history.

About the Team

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer. This is a long-term position based out of the Baltimore, MD area, with a primary assignment at Wallops Island, VA.

You will join our Field Engineering Integration & Test team supporting the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3—an upgrade to the legacy AN/SLQ‑32 system. This electronic-attack system delivers a soft-kill magazine to defeat inbound threats, providing game-changing, non-kinetic electronic-attack capability for the U.S. fleet. The role involves system integration and test, installation and checkout, operational maintenance, test-equipment expertise, software testing, in-field modifications, troubleshooting, repair, and field-logistics support.

As a team member, you will staff a long-term position supporting our customer at Wallops Island, VA. You must be flexible for shift work and willing to travel for extended periods (up to 10 months in a year). You will serve as the Northrop Grumman primary technical point of contact (TPOC) on-site, acting as the liaison between customer site activities and the program. Expectations include delivering support five days per week with varying work hours ranging between 8- to 12-hour shifts, executing test procedures, and maintaining inventory records.

Application Process

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.