Space Vehicle Test Conductor - Principal / Sr Principal Engineer Systems

Test Conductor

At Northrop Grumman we are at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and innovation in space-based systems. We are seeking a Test Conductor to support Space Vehicle Assembly, Integration and Test (SV AI&T) with a Space RADAR Payload for a Prototype and Production program.

The successful candidate will interface with SV AI&T leadership, Payload I&T, multiple engineering disciplines, including hardware electrical and mechanical, software, firmware, and system engineering, and technicians. In addition, the applicant must be able to lead test bench operations, and record and report progress.

The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills and will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders. As well as help ensure the pedigree of the product delivered is acceptable for space and proper documentation and team workplace habits are in place to support it.

The successful candidate will also have the ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate with the Payload I&T team and the sister Production Program to leverage lessons learned.

This position is on-site in Linthicum, MD, initially through 2026 for the Prototype, and will transition to nearby Elkridge, MD for Production.

Responsibilities will also include:

• Test Conductor for one of three daily shifts
• Work with the sister production program and Payload team to fully understand end to end testing
• Review and develop Test Procedures and Test Scripts
• Generate and document SLCs (Signatures, Limits, and Constraints)
• Understand data output, develop analysis scripts and details on data archiving

This position can be staffed at either a Principal or Sr Principal level based on the basic qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

• Principal Engineer: Bachelor of Science Degree in STEM curriculum with 5 years relevant experience; 3 years with MS Degree
• Sr Principal Engineer: Bachelor of Science Degree in STEM curriculum with 8 years relevant experience; 6 years with MS Degree
• Test planning and test procedure development
• Test execution, performance analysis, and trending
• Space I&T experience
• United States Citizenship is required.
• No clearance required to start, but must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance and SCI approval/access

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science
• Experience with Software I&T, especially for satellites
• Space Vehicle I&T
• ESA (Electronically Scanned Array) I&T
• RADAR I&T
• Space Payload I&T
• Active TS and/or SCI clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00 The 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.

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.