Principal / Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer

About Northrop Grumman Mission Systems

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.

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.

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 Role

We are looking for a Principal or Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer to join our Field Engineering Integration & Test team. This is a long-term position based out of the Baltimore, MD area, with the primary assignment at Wallops Island, VA.

You will support the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3—an upgrade to the legacy AN/SLQ‑32 system that provides game-changing, non-kinetic electronic-attack capability for the U.S. fleet. This electronic-attack system delivers a soft-kill magazine to defeat inbound threats. In this role, 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. You will be responsible for hands-on integration, testing, and system operations, as well as troubleshooting and communicating technical findings.

This is a high-impact, field-intensive role. You must be flexible for shift work and willing to travel for extended periods (up to 10 months per year) to Wallops Island, VA. The position involves working outdoors in varied weather conditions, operating at heights or in confined spaces, and maintaining a physical presence at customer facilities.

Hiring Process & Application

The application period for this job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, though this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. U.S. Citizenship and a current/active DoD Secret clearance are required to apply.

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. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.