Systems Engineer / Integration & Test - SkillBridge at Northrop Grumman
Los Angeles, CA
$91,800–$171,000from the description
Jul 22, 2026
Los Angeles, CA
Jul 23, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
This is a DoD SkillBridge placement for a Systems Engineer specializing in Integration & Test, based on-site in Woodland Hills, CA. The day-to-day work involves developing test plans, procedures, and scripts to qualify navigation systems and mission computers, analyzing performance data using MATLAB, and coordinating integrated test activities against contractual requirements. It suits transitioning active-duty service members with a STEM background and some systems engineering or test experience.
Mid level · 2+ years · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · Bachelor's required · Secret clearance
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What the occupation pays Median $124,233 (middle half $103,180–$143,549). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (8)
This posting covers two levels simultaneously: a base 'Integration and Test Systems Engineer' (2+ years, salary $91,800–$137,600) and a 'Principal Integration and Test Systems Engineer' (5+ years with a Bachelor's, or 3+ years with a Master's, salary $114,000–$171,000). The overall years minimum and salary range reflect the lower (base) level entry point; the Principal level requirements are materially higher.
The posting is framed as a DoD SkillBridge internship/transition program for active-duty service members in their last 6 months of service — participants receive no compensation from Northrop Grumman. However, the role description and qualifications describe a substantive Systems Engineer position with a stated salary range, suggesting it may also convert to a full-time hire. Employment type is left as Unspecified given this dual nature.
The SOC classification is a close call between 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts, reflecting the systems engineering and requirements analysis focus) and 15-1253 (QA Analysts and Testers, reflecting the integration and test execution focus). The role's primary framing around test plans, test procedures, and test execution drove the runner-up designation of 15-1253.
MATLAB is listed under required qualifications with the qualifier 'or similar software' in the context of data analysis; alternatives would include Python with SciPy/NumPy. It is retained as a hard gate per section placement.
'Test scripting' is captured as a required skill based on the explicit requirement for 'scripting knowledge to develop test scripts to automate test campaigns' in the responsibilities section, which aligns with the required qualifications.
Preferred qualifications include an active (vs. ability to obtain) Secret clearance, GPS/INS integration experience, and GNSS/INS/EGI expertise — all listed under the Preferred section.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): GPS Inertial Navigation Systems.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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