Principal Test & Evaluation Engineer
Quick Summary
Design, execute, and analyze RF systems testing and integration activities. Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and reports for DoD programs. Oversee instrumentation setup, configuration,
Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering,
Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) transforms breakthrough ideas into mission-ready capabilities through intelligent anticipation. We’re the front-end design engine, defining what comes next. From developing cutting-edge next-generation future aircraft to trailblazing collaborative autonomous platforms, we push the boundaries of technology and forge industry-leading partnerships that set new standards for what’s possible.
Our team owns the full lifecycle of advanced concept creation, from visionary early-stage designs and rapid prototyping to high-impact demonstrations and solving the toughest technical challenges in survivability, autonomy, and battle management. We seek curious, adaptable people who thrive on turning intuition into breakthrough solutions. If you’re driven to invent the future, build what’s next, and shape the landscape of national security, this is where you belong.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Test & Evaluation Engineer to join the team of qualified individuals on our Test and Evaluation team. This role is located onsite in Melbourne, FL.
In this role, the successful candidate will support the application of cutting-edge commercial technologies—such as 5G communications, machine learning, and emerging wireless solutions—to operational military use cases, enabling advanced battle-management capabilities.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Design, execute, and analyze RF systems testing and integration activities.
- →Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and reports for DoD programs.
- →Oversee instrumentation setup, configuration, and management.
- →Plan and conduct field demonstrations and exercises.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Requirements
~3 min read- Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 1 years of related professional/military experience
- Must have an active US Government Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
- Must have experience with RF test equipment for system verification and validation.
- Must have ability to generate test plans, procedures, and reports for DoD programs.
- Must have ability to perform system verification and validation for DoD programs.
- Must have experience working in cloud-based, hybrid-cloud, on-premise, and virtualized environments.
- Must have willingness and ability to travel within the continental U.S. up to 25% of the time.
- Must be able to lift up to 75lbs for transporting equipment for demonstrations
- Master’s or PhD degree in a STEM discipline.
- Experience developing or testing RF microelectronics and related components.
- Proven track record creating test-automation and data-collection tools for efficiency and repeatability..
- Background as a Lab/SIL manager on DoD programs.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $89,400–$134,200 a year
- 64% above the $68,210 median for Other jobs on Jobera (133,430 salaries).
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 31, 2026
- First seen
- October 31, 2026
- Last seen
- November 3, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 3
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 63%
- Scored at
- November 3, 2026
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