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Manager Software Quality 2 leads and manages a high-performing team of Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineers at Northrop Grumman, overseeing SQA planning, execution, metrics, and continuous improvement across aerospace programs. Responsibilities include hiring and retaining talent, conducting performance management, ensuring robust SQA plans and schedules, facilitating requirements traceability and product reviews, managing supplier oversight, and driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.…See more The role requires 9+ years in software quality/mission assurance with 2+ years of leadership experience, active DoD Secret clearance, and expertise in software development methodologies (Agile preferred), CMMI, AS9100, DO-178, and tools like DOORS and Atlassian products.

This role supports the full product lifecycle for complex integrated systems, focusing on requirements management, system integration, verification & validation, and risk management. The Systems Engineer will conduct FMEA and hazard analysis, collaborate across software, electrical, mechanical, quality, and regulatory teams, and drive activities from concept through launch.…See more The position requires 3+ years of systems engineering experience, a bachelor's degree in engineering, and expertise in requirements traceability and risk assessment.

Design, develop, and test secure military radio communication systems, including antennas, transceivers, and digital signal processing units. Conduct RF laboratory and field testing, troubleshoot hardware/software/firmware issues, and contribute to system architecture and technical documentation.…See more Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stay current with industry standards in wireless communications. Entry-level role for recent graduates with an EE or systems engineering degree and 2–4 years of systems engineering experience.

This mid-level Systems Engineer role focuses on defining, designing, and de-risking complex tactical communication systems integrating hardware, software, networking, and RF components. The engineer will contribute to mission-intent refinement, system architecture and interface definition, trade studies, modeling/simulation activities, and integration testing—capturing and validating expected vs.…See more observed behavior to surface architectural assumptions and feed insights back into system refinement. The role requires 4–6 years of experience integrating across hardware, software, networking, and RF domains in iterative, fast-paced environments where requirements and architecture evolve as uncertainty is reduced.

The Systems Test Engineer will design, develop, and maintain automated and manual test cases for military communication systems in an Agile, continuous-integration environment. The role requires hands-on testing of software and hardware components, creating test plans and procedures, diagnosing bugs, and ensuring system quality across component, integration, and UAT testing phases.…See more The candidate must have deep knowledge of communication system architectures, phased-array antennas, beamforming, and network communication waveforms. This position requires a four-year engineering or scientific degree plus two years of related system-level testing experience, and a DoD security clearance.

Northrop Grumman seeks an experienced Software Engineer to support development of Strategic Operating Units in their Aeronautics Systems sector. The role involves software design, development, test, and integration across flight, mission, lab, and tools software using multiple programming languages (C, C++, Python, PowerShell, Bash) and real-time operating systems (VxWorks, Integrity, Real Time Embedded Linux).…See more Responsibilities include contributing to safety-critical embedded real-time software development, supporting all phases of the software development life cycle, and applying DevOps expertise including CI/CD, change management, and code analysis tools. An active Secret clearance is required to start.

The Software Configuration Management Specialist plans, implements, and maintains SCM processes, tools, and environments for complex software and systems development programs. Responsibilities include establishing and managing software baselines, enforcing change control processes, ensuring traceability across requirements/design/code/test artifacts, and leading SCM process improvements and automation initiatives.…See more The role requires hands-on experience with version control systems (Windchill, Atlassian products), build scripting (Bash, Perl, Shell), and knowledge of software development lifecycles and configuration management standards (EIA-649, MIL-HDBK-61). Success demands strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to mentor junior staff on SCM best practices.

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead the full lifecycle of Compute, Camera, and Radio product development—from requirements and system architecture through integration, verification, and testing. The role requires 8+ years of experience managing cross-functional engineering teams, developing system requirements and verification matrices, designing top-level architectures, and communicating allocations to design engineers.…See more Candidates must have deep expertise in embedded systems, flight and ground software, real-time operating systems, embedded processors, and interface protocols such as SpaceWire, CameraLink, and CAN, with fluency in C, C++, and Python.

Staff Systems Engineer leading technical execution of next-generation autonomous aircraft (UAS) system architecture, including avionics, autonomy, propulsion, sensors, and mission-critical systems integration. Responsibilities include defining system requirements and behavior through model-based systems engineering (MBSE), conducting safety analyses (FHA, FMEA, FTA), trade studies, and ensuring compliance with military and aviation standards.…See more Requires 8+ years in aerospace/defense systems engineering, deep expertise in autonomy-driven flight systems, proficiency in MBSE tools (SysML, DOORS, CAMEO), and experience with Group 4/5 UAS or military aircraft platforms, including flight testing and DoD acquisition processes.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead the technical design and integration of autonomous aircraft systems for defense applications. You will own system architecture, avionics and autonomy integration, requirements definition and traceability, and cross-functional collaboration from initial design through flight testing and operational deployment.…See more The role demands deep expertise in aerospace systems engineering, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), DoD standards and certification, and autonomous flight systems operating in contested environments.

Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time software for cryptographic applications, working with multi-disciplinary teams in an Agile environment. Architect and maintain embedded systems using C/C++, real-time operating systems, and Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale, VERSAL).…See more Implement cryptographic mechanisms, integrate low-level firmware with complex multi-threaded applications, and resolve system-level problems around requirements, data acquisition, and controls. Requires 5+ years experience (or equivalent education) with active Secret clearance, proficiency in C/C++, and hands-on experience with real-time embedded systems, Linux (Yocto/Petalinux/WindRiver), TCP/IP networking, and formal software lifecycle processes.

The Senior Systems Engineer will design, develop, and support communications and encryption devices for DoD and Intelligence Community customers. The role requires advising on cryptographic equipment deployment, analyzing emerging threats, and providing technical expertise on encryption technologies and acquisition decisions.…See more Responsibilities include liaison with vendors, technical briefings to leadership, and systems-level analysis to support budget and fielding decisions. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 5–15 years in cybersecurity or systems engineering, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance.

Systems Engineer responsible for translating market and user needs into clear requirements across biology, hardware, and software subsystems at an early-stage cell-therapy manufacturing startup. Owns requirements management, interface control documentation, and system block diagrams to keep multiple engineering teams aligned during prototype development.…See more Leads verification, validation, and risk analysis planning; supports design reviews and regulatory compliance through design history file maintenance. Expects hands-on involvement in prototype assembly, testing, and cross-disciplinary problem-solving in a research-to-product transition environment.

This Systems Engineer role owns the requirements, interfaces, and risk management for an early-stage cell-therapy manufacturing platform spanning hardware, software, and biology. You will maintain requirements in dedicated tools, define and document interfaces between mechanical, electrical, fluidic, software, and cell-biology subsystems, support verification and validation planning, and coordinate across multiple engineering teams.…See more The role requires 5+ years at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and instrumentation, with hands-on lab experience and proven ability to run design reviews and resolve cross-team conflicts.

The Senior Systems Engineer leads the full lifecycle of compute, camera, and radio systems—from requirements development through design, integration, testing, and qualification. You'll develop system architecture, define interfaces, conduct trade studies, and oversee verification and validation across hardware and software.…See more The role requires 8+ years of systems engineering experience, deep expertise in embedded systems (ARM, PowerPC, x86 processors), flight and ground software, RTOSes, and embedded protocols (SpaceWire, CameraLink, CAN, etc.), plus proficiency in C/C++, Python, and requirements management tools.

This Systems Engineer role at a medical device company requires decomposing regulatory and stakeholder requirements into testable system specifications, leading design reviews and verification/validation activities, and supporting risk management under FDA and ISO frameworks. The position demands 2+ years in a regulated medical device environment, with responsibility for traceability documentation, design history files, failure investigation, and CAPA activities.…See more Key competencies include FDA design controls, ISO 14971 risk management, human factors/usability per FDA guidance, and cross-functional communication of complex system interfaces to diverse audiences.

The Systems Test Engineer will design, develop, and execute both manual and automated test cases for military communication systems in an Agile, continuous-integration environment. The role requires hands-on involvement across component, integration, and end-to-end system testing, with collaboration across software and hardware engineering teams.…See more Candidates must have experience with system-level testing, IP-based networks, and communication system architectures including phased-array antennas and radio/modem processing. The position demands strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently while supporting a complex defense program.

Principal Software Engineer designing, developing, and executing automated software tests for embedded, safety-critical, and mission-critical real-time systems throughout the software development lifecycle. The role requires expertise in object-oriented programming (C/C++, C#, Java, Python), test automation frameworks (GoogleTest, TestComplete, Cucumber, Robot, etc.), CI/CD tools (Atlassian, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins), and experience qualifying multi-threaded embedded software on real-time operating systems (VxWorks, Integrity, Real-Time Linux).…See more Responsibilities include analyzing software requirements, diagnosing root causes across integration and acceptance testing, collaborating with developers and systems engineers, and developing clear technical documentation in fast-paced, Agile environments.

As a System Engineer at General Atomics, you will support requirement verification and documentation using MBSE models and tools like DOORS, linking requirements to test plans and artifacts. You'll interface with customers during program shaping and requirements derivation, provide technical direction to design staff, and devise solutions to complex engineering problems.…See more The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering (or master's with less experience) plus progressive engineering experience, strong systems engineering fundamentals, and familiarity with digital engineering toolsets including SysML-based tools, MagicDraw, and DOORS. You may represent the organization as a prime technical contact on contracts and will prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations.

Sr Principal Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector, leading software design, development, test, and integration for safety-critical embedded real-time systems. The role spans full SDLC phases across flight, mission, lab, and tools software, requiring expertise in C/C++, Python, and RTOS platforms (VxWorks, Integrity, Real-Time Linux), plus hands-on CI/CD, static analysis tools, and Agile practices.…See more Requires 8+ years of software engineering experience with a STEM degree (or 6+ with a Master's, or 4+ with a PhD) and an active Secret clearance.

Senior Systems Engineer responsible for leading complex space-based systems and payload development, including formal verification and validation activities. The role requires designing, integrating, and testing defense systems while collaborating across engineering disciplines and customer interfaces.…See more You will apply systems engineering principles (V-model, MBSE), develop AI&T plans, manage configuration and change control, and generate technical documentation using digital engineering tools. The position requires 12+ years of engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degrees), an active Top Secret/SCI clearance, and proven ability to lead integrated product teams on space-qualified hardware programs.

Senior Test Engineer supporting complex Department of Defense systems, responsible for developing, reviewing, and maintaining Test and Evaluation Master Plans, test strategies, procedures, and technical documentation. Coordinate with multiple agencies (OPTEVFOR, JITC, OPNAV) and support laboratory, platform, flight, and operational test events.…See more Lead development of test deliverables, data collection plans, and analysis of test deficiencies, anomalies, and risks. Requires 8+ years of engineering experience on DoD systems with 4+ years in developmental or operational test and evaluation.

Sr Principal Software Engineer supporting development of strategic operating units with sustainment and modernization programs. The role requires expertise in safety-critical embedded real-time software development across multiple programming languages (C, C++, Python, PowerShell, Bash, KornShell) and Real-Time Operating Systems (VxWorks, Integrity, Real Time Embedded Linux).…See more Responsibilities include software design & development, test and integration, DevOps practices, and all phases of the development lifecycle for flight, mission, lab, and tools software. Must demonstrate proficiency with static/dynamic code analysis tools, CI/CD pipelines, change management, and Agile methodologies.

The Senior Systems Engineer will design, develop, and support communications and encryption devices, providing technical expertise in cryptographic technologies and deployment strategies. Responsibilities include advising on cryptographic equipment deployment, analyzing emerging threats, conducting technical analysis of cryptographic products for acquisition decisions, liaising with vendors on device lifecycle, and supporting leadership with briefings and fielding decisions.…See more The role requires 5–15 years of cybersecurity, systems engineering, or network security experience, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills. A bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is required.

Systems Engineer supporting U.S. Navy command and control programs under Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), responsible for maritime surveillance and C2 capability integration for partner nations.…See more Core duties include requirements definition and traceability, system-of-systems architecture across dissimilar systems, interface definition and control, test/verification/validation planning, technical trade studies, and coordination across multiple program offices. The role demands hands-on systems engineering discipline: turning partner-nation requirements into defined interfaces, integrating capabilities never designed to interoperate, and verifying results meet specifications. Must be comfortable with computing and network environments (LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, routing, switching, Windows/Linux servers, virtualization) sufficient to troubleshoot credibly alongside network engineers.