Senior Principal Engineer – Test, AHT

Northrop Grumman

Sr Principal Engineer Test involved in creating and administering test plans for DoD projects. Collaborating with teams and ensuring compliance with military specifications.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timePlymouth • Alabama, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $123,400 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating Master Test Plans, Detailed Test Plans, and Engineering Test Reports while ensuring compliance with military specifications. Proficient in leading system test activities and coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve product verification and validation.

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Master Test Plans CreationMilitary Specifications ComplianceEnvironmental Testing MethodsSiemens Teamcenter EPLM ExperienceEngineering Drawings Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Test Procedures DevelopmentEngineering Test ReportsRequirements VerificationValidation ProcessesSystem Test Activities

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoordinationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Siemens Teamcenter EPLMSystem Requirements Tools

Industry Keywords

Department of Defense (DoD)Product VerificationProduct ValidationASME Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform as the Sr Principal Engineer Test, creating Master Test Plans, Hardware Utilization Matrixes, Detailed Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Engineering Test Reports
Administer system test activities for programs in accordance with military specifications
Lead proposal and bidding activities for new programs as it relates to system test activities
Interface and coordinate with program managers, chief engineers, design engineers, quality engineers, and external customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD
Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) programs and projects as they relate to product verification and validation
Complete understanding and application of the various military specifications and standards as they relate to requirements verifications
Experience with environmental testing methods and processes
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings per ASME
Prior use and experience with Siemens Teamcenter EPLM and System Requirements tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business