Electrical Test Engineer - Level 3/4 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman•Gilbert, AZ

1d•$98,400 - $184,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is hiring an Electrical Test Engineer, Level 3 or Level 4, for its Test Engineering Organization in Gilbert, Arizona. The role supports avionics testing and works with multidisciplinary teams, including Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), Design Engineering, and Manufacturing. The position may be filled at either level based on the candidate's qualifications. The engineer collaborates on EGSE requirements, develops test plans and procedures, performs or oversees testing and troubleshooting of flight and non-flight circuit card assemblies and electronic modules, and analyzes results to resolve anomalies and failures. The role also includes team coordination and mentorship, participation in design and program reviews, process and safety improvements, and support for cost estimation, proposals, and functional initiatives. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, though no clearance is required to start.

Requirements

For Level 3: 5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline, 3 years with a master's degree in a STEM discipline, or 1 year with a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline.
For Level 4: 8 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline, 6 years with a master's degree in a STEM discipline, or 4 years with a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Experience in hardware design, testing, and troubleshooting.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and circuitry.
Strong analytical and diagnostic skills for solving technical challenges.
Ability to work various shifts, including after-hours and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret clearance.
Demonstrated success leading small teams of engineers.
Expertise in power regulation and analog signal processing.
Expertise in hardware-software integration for automated test systems using tools such as NI LabVIEW/TestStand.
Expertise in high-speed serial interfaces, including LVDS, SPACEWIRE, TCPIP, and 1553.
Strong skills with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Familiarity with troubleshooting electronic systems using lab equipment.
Proven ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives in testing practices.

Responsibilities

Work with multidisciplinary teams, including EGSE, Design Engineering, and Manufacturing.
Participate in design reviews, peer evaluations, and program milestone reviews, including MRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR.
Coordinate across programs and escalate key updates or issues to upper management.
Collaborate with the EGSE Lead to develop Electrical Ground Support Equipment requirements.
Generate test plans and procedures to ensure compliance with specifications.
Perform or oversee testing and troubleshooting of flight and non-flight Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) or electronic modules.
Analyze test results and trends, and drive resolution of anomalies or failures.
Coordinate with Gilbert-based Test Engineers to understand testing priorities and provide problem-solving expertise.
Mentor team members in diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
Identify opportunities to improve test and troubleshooting processes, yield, and test fidelity.
Participate in safety improvement initiatives and preventive and corrective action implementations.
Support cost estimation, proposal development, and functional initiatives.
Monitor avionics test status and performance, and contribute to mid-term and year-end evaluations.