Systems Engineer / Integration & Test - SkillBridge
Quick Summary
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. Through this program,
Synthesize customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints.
As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately 20% of Northrop Grumman’s 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists.
The Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.
Responsibilities
~2 min readNorthrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.
- →Has served at least 180 days on active duty
- →Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
- →Will receive an honorable discharge
- →Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
- →Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
- →Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of program.
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- →Synthesize customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints.
- →Develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for complete systems. This includes designing a formal qualification strategy to qualify new system designs utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, DOORS.
- →Using scripting knowledge to develop test scripts to automate test campaigns.
- →Coordinate integrated testing activities.
- →Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program.
- →Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.
- →Assess performance of Navigation Systems and Mission Computers by analyzing data using MATLAB or similar software.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
We at Northrop Grumman Missions Systems are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer for Integration & Test in Woodland Hills, CA. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below
This requisition may be filled at either the base or a Principal Level.
Requirements
~3 min read- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 2 years of related test experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university.
- Analytical coding experience
- MATLAB experience
- Systems engineering background and/or mindset
- Test plan/procedure/execution experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active US Government Secret Level security clearance.
- US Citizenship
- Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of related test experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 3 years of related test experience.
- Analytical coding experience
- MATLAB experience
- Systems engineering background and/or mindset
- Requirements analysis experience
- Mentoring/teaching
- Familiarity with testing embedded software on target hardware
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active US Government Secret Level security clearance.
- US Citizenship
- Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA
- Active US Government Secret Level security clearance.
- Experience integrating embedded GPS Inertial Navigation Systems.
- Expert experience with GNSS/INS/EGI systems and precision navigation simulation.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple, shifting priorities while maintaining safety standards.
- Experience engaging external customers through meetings, presentations, and technical negotiations.
- Systems engineering background with verification
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 8, 2026
- Last seen
- October 16, 2026
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- Days active
- 7
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- October 16, 2026
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