Principal Cyber Systems Test Engineer / Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Test Engineer

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.
Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Assist in the integration of avionics equipment into testing environments, ensuring compatibility and performance standards are met.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing, providing expertise in the setup and execution of simulations.
• Collaborate with teams to develop and maintain aircraft simulations that accurately reflect operational scenarios.
• Manage and configure cyber lab racks to facilitate effective testing and integration of various systems.
• Oversee the Cyber integration of the Test Stations within the labs across the program.
• Participate in the setup and operation of Test Stations, such as the Mission System Integration Test Station (MSITS) and the Vehicle System Integrated Test Station (VSITS), for comprehensive system testing.
• Implement and manage cyber networking solutions to ensure secure and efficient communication between test systems and components.
• Document testing procedures, results, and best practices to support ongoing quality assurance and compliance efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve integration issues and ensure successful system performance.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to test station engineering and cyber systems.
Basic Qualifications:
This requisition may be filled at a Principal Cyber Systems Test Engineer - Test Stations (Level 3) OR Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Test Engineer - Test Stations (Level 4) level based on the qualifications below.
Principal Cyber Systems Test Engineer (Level 3) - Test Stations

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience.

Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Ability and willingness to support alternate work schedules, weekends, extended work weeks and travel (~10%) to support program activities and integration.

Must possess a current DoD 8570 Level 2 Certification (i.e. Security+ CE or equivalent).

Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Test Engineer - Test Stations (Level 4)

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 6 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 4 years of related professional/military experience.

Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Ability and willingness to support alternate work schedules, weekends, extended work weeks and travel (~10%) to support program activities and integration.

Must possess a current DoD 8570 Level 2 Certification (i.e. Security+ CE or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with avionics equipment integration and testing methodologies.
Experience with test data acquisition systems, data configuration and collection software, as well as database development for measurand and test data
Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing and its application in system simulations.
Knowledge of aircraft simulation technologies and their integration into testing environments.
Knowledge of telemetry, onboard recording, data acquisition system equipment (Safran, TTC/Curtiss-Wright, and Quasonix for example...) and ground stations
Experience working with Lab Racks and understanding their operational requirements.
Proficiency in cyber systems integration and networking principles.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $108,200.00 - $162,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,000.00 - $202,600.00The 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Melbourne, FL

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10221884

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-02-08T19:29:38