Principal/Senior Principal Space Systems Engineer Software Test
Northrop Grumman · Posted Nov 9, 2026
- Chantilly, Virginia, United States
- On-site
- Full-time
- $114K–$213K per year
- 5+ years
Lead and execute end‑to‑end space system test and mission engineering for space superiority missions.
Compensation
Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00
Responsibilities
- Lead Day‑In‑The‑Life system test readiness and execution events
- Develop, document, and maintain detailed system test plans, procedures, and test configurations
- Execute DITL and system test events, monitor and report system behavior and stability
- Prepare and present test results, technical reviews, and briefing materials
- Develop and manage mission, system, and subsystem requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- PhD
- Nice to have: Software‑intensive System Testing
- Nice to have: Day‑In‑The‑Life Testing