Electrical Test Conductor (Level 2/3)

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

7d•$83,400 - $155,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems has an opening for an Electrical Test Conductor (Level 2/3) to join their team within the Integration, Test, and Launch directorate. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California. The Spacecraft Operations team is responsible for the assembly, test, and launch of a wide variety of spacecraft and payloads, providing an opportunity to work in a team environment in collaboration with the industry’s best Test Engineers, Test Conductors, and Technicians. The role also supports launch operations at facilities around the globe. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring engineering tests serve mission objectives and that appropriate mechanisms are in place to execute the tests. This individual will oversee the operational aspects of engineering tests and serve as a liaison between mechanical/electrical operations and the program, engineering, and line management teams. Responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of tests, including the development, release, and execution of electrical test plans, test schedules, and test procedures for all phases of testing. The role involves interfacing with system and test engineering disciplines to develop tests and test data requirements, as well as providing mission control room support in the achievement of project milestones. The Test Conductor will be required to support anomaly resolution and lead response teams as required to troubleshoot system level issues. They will present applicable data at program and functional reviews. The selected candidate must possess excellent leadership characteristics and consistently model NG Values and Behaviors, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. Collaboration with other Test Conductors and various disciplines including SV Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, and Thermal and Dynamic Test departments is essential. The candidate must be able to work through various challenges to ensure program success and reach important milestones. This position requires outstanding written and oral communication skills and the individual will serve as a focal point between management, design & test engineering, and the test operations team. The individual must be able to work under general direction to determine and develop approaches to solutions, work both within a team environment and independently, be self-motivated, thorough, and detailed, and be willing to learn additional engineering discipline areas.

Requirements

At minimum requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top-Security security clearance / SCI Access.
Bachelor’s Degree plus 2 years of technical/military experience, OR Associate of Science degree AND 4 years of related technical/military experience OR High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) plus 6 years of combined technical experience (for Level 2).
Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years of technical/military experience, OR Associate of Science degree AND 6 years of related technical/military experience OR High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) plus 8 years of combined technical experience (for Level 3).
Familiarity with technical specifications, processes, and schematic comprehension in support of electrical subsystem and system level testing and launch of flight hardware components.
Must be able to support weekends, 2nd, 3rd shift, and off hours as dictated by program test activities.
Proficiency/Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel and support all offsite mission critical milestones. (25% of time)

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret Clearance
Minimum of 6 years’ direct experience supporting spacecraft integration and test activities
Thorough knowledge of Integration and Test floor practices, policies, and procedures with a strong emphasis on personnel and hardware safety
A comprehensive understanding of Clean Room requirements, Hazardous Operations protocols, and related high bay operational protocols
Hands-on knowledge and experience working with advanced spacecrafts and technology, performing subsystem and system level testing throughout the Integration, Test, and Launch life cycle, including experience directing test-execution activities of flight hardware.
Experience directing test-execution activities of flight hardware
Ability to review and provide feedback on integration procedures/test scripts and drawings prior to execution on the floor
The skillset to proactively identify issues and determine the appropriate channels to escalate and collaborate with engineering to determine a path forward
Advocates for change; promotes and adopts best practices
Creates an atmosphere of trust and respect while displaying the highest levels of integrity

Responsibilities

Ensuring engineering tests serve mission objectives and that appropriate mechanisms are in place to execute the tests.
Overseeing the operational aspects of engineering tests and serving as a liaison between mechanical/electrical operations and the program, engineering, and line management teams.
Overseeing all aspects of tests including the development, release, and execution of electrical test plans, test schedules, and test procedures for all phases of testing.
Interfacing with system and test engineering disciplines to develop tests and test data requirements.
Providing mission control room support in the achievement of project milestones.
Supporting anomaly resolution and leading response teams as required to troubleshoot system level issues.
Presenting applicable data at program and functional reviews.
Fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Collaborating with other Test Conductors, as well as various disciplines including SV Engineering, Electrical /Mechanical Engineering, Thermal and Dynamic Test departments.
Working through various challenges to ensure program success and able to reach important milestones.
Serving as focal point between management, design & test engineering, and test operations team.
Determining and developing approaches to solutions under general direction.
Working both within a team environment and independently.
Learning additional engineering discipline areas.