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[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Georgia-Warner-Robins/Principal-Systems-Test-Engineer_R10237273-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / Principal Systems Test Engineer ## Job description ### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector has a need for a Principal Systems Test Engineer at its Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) organization in Warner Robins, GA. In this role you will be supporting our sustainment and modernization programs as a part of the engineering team. Our ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, a drive to lead from where you are, collaborative people skills, and the proven ability to work within a technically diverse and fast-paced team. This position is in Warner Robins, GA and requires that you work on-site daily. Roles and responsibilities will include: Perform technical analysis, reviews and recommendations of hardware and electrical system for manufacturability. Design, build and validate test fixtures, wire harnesses, mechanical interfaces, and cable assemblies. Develop and implement automated test procedures, including fault detection, self-diagnostics, and yield analysis. Document test station architecture, wiring diagrams, software flowcharts, and standard operating procedures. Develop test requirements documents and ensure testing plans/procedures meets the requirements. ### Basic Qualifications 9 years of directly relevant experience in lieu of a degree; 7 years with an associate’s degree in a STEM field; or 5 years with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology Experience designing and integrating test equipment, including CCAs, cables, electrical harnesses and test station software Experience with common test instrumentation (power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, function generators, etc.) Experience with evaluating test requirements for avionics systems and developing Acceptance Test Procedures Experience owning a design/integration effort with minimal guidance or supervision. Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) ### Secret level security clearance Preferred Qualifications Experience with legacy system sustainment and modernization, including hardware redesign due to obsolescence Experience leading the technical execution of a team Experience with electronics assembly/repair to include soldering, IC replacement and wire termination for circuit cards and cable assemblies Prior DoD Industry Experience Active Secret Security Clearance Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit [http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 100 days - Location: United States-Georgia-Warner Robins - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Georgia-Warner-Robins/Principal-Systems-Test-Engineer_R10237273-1) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [Electrical Engineer - New Technologies](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/832c29c350a11c696ae4/) United States-Georgia-Warner Robins ### [Electrical Engineer / Principal Electrical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/9857e53b1d6644638ac9/) United States-Georgia-Warner Robins ### [Field Engineer / Principal Field Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/e40b2cf3478668acce4d/) United States-Georgia-Warner Robins ### [LabVIEW Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/af8487a2d63938892fdf/) United States-Georgia-Warner Robins ### [Lead Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/e88a3c56a28e610b4fa3/) United States-Georgia-Warner Robins ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Integration & Test Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/d39ed849c9fa84c7ee6b/) BAE Systems · Hudson, New Hampshire, United States ### [Test Engineer | Space Systems Test (Secret Clearance Required)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/8d4217cf241bd86a3f6c/) General Dynamics · Scottsdale, AZ, US ### [Systems Engineer (Combat Systems Integration & Test) - Early Career](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/57c8d105d8e378d689bf/) Lockheed Martin · Moorestown, NJ ### [Systems Engineer Regional Strike Programs(Hardware-Systems / Systems / Test & Integration / MBSE)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/8609e6d6cbe4e725381c/) General Dynamics · Pittsfield, MA, US ### [Sonar Systems Test Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/4e17ad8ba3a889d090f4/) Lockheed Martin · Manassas, VA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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