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System Engineering Integration Test Planning - Level 5

Northrop GrummanChandler, AZFull-time$152,900 - $229,300

This Level 5 systems engineering position supports the core Systems Engineering team on a fully onsite program in Chandler, Arizona. The engineer will develop and coordinate integration, verification, qualification, and safety test strategies across hardware, software, design, manufacturing, operations, and test organizations. Responsibilities include linking requirements to test evidence, managing schedules and resources, identifying integration risks, and preparing materials for customer, certification, and technical reviews. The position suits an experienced technical leader who can communicate effectively with varied audiences and guide teams or integrated product teams through complex development efforts. Candidates with defense systems experience, relevant mission or weapons-system knowledge, and an active security clearance may be especially well matched.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12+ years OR Master's degree in STEM with 10+ years of related engineering experienceAbility to obtain U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearanceWorking knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle from concept through production and sustainmentStrong technical communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiencesExperience with verification planning, requirements traceability, and integration test coordinationFamiliarity with aerospace or defense programs and industry/mission standards
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2,700+ AZ employees across Chandler (launch vehicles/missile defense), Gilbert (satellite manufacturing), and Mesa/Sierra Vista.

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