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Senior Principal Integration and Test Engineer CDS - Northrop Grumman
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Lead complex system integration and test activities for critical defense platforms, driving automated test development, hardware validation, and cross‑functional collaboration using C++, Python, and CI/CD tools.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute integration and test plans for high‑performance defense systems.
- Automate hardware and software test procedures using Python, C++, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineers to resolve integration issues and ensure compliance with specifications.
- Develop and maintain test fixtures, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems for embedded platforms.
- Lead root‑cause analysis, generate test reports, and provide recommendations for design improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in integration and test engineering for complex embedded or aerospace systems.
- Proficiency in C++ and Python for test development and automation.
- Strong knowledge of hardware test equipment, signal analysis, and CI/CD tooling.
- Active Top Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.