Electronics Test Engineer Level 2 or 3 (AHT)
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Test Engineer Level 2 or 3 to support CCA re-design as part of its Advanced Weapons Test and Evaluation Engineering department. The engineer will work with a cross-functional team to coordinate testing among program stakeholders and communicate test results. The position supports the AARGM and AARGM ER LRIP Production programs and requires travel to test events. It is 100% onsite at the Northridge, California site, with no remote or hybrid work. A current U.S. Government DoW Secret security clearance is required. The role involves developing and maintaining test plans, procedures, test data, and reports with minimal supervision; collecting and analyzing data; and documenting and communicating test results. Testing may use hardware-in-the-loop and/or software-in-the-loop environments. The engineer will collaborate with Systems, Software, and other engineering functions to verify requirements and software/product-line functionality.
Requirements
- Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and at least 2 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and at least 0 years of experience.
- Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and at least 5 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and at least 3 years of experience.
- Current U.S. Government DoW Secret security clearance.
- Experience using test equipment, including an oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, digital multimeter (DMM), signal generator, and power supplies.
- Experience using Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics (Level 3 qualification).
- Experience writing test plans and test reports (Level 3 qualification).
Responsibilities
- Summarize and distribute test data and author test reports.
- Develop executable test plans that address technical specification verification requirements.
- Work with internal and external customers to define and document instrumentation, data requirements, and test planning, including acquisition, processing, and analysis to satisfy test objectives.
- Use test planning and results-communication tools, including Word and PowerPoint, to brief customers on test results and the path forward.
- Develop and maintain test plans, test data, test reports, and test procedures.
- Collect data and use reduction tools such as MATLAB and Excel.
- Perform testing on systems using hardware-in-the-loop and/or software-in-the-loop environments.
- Collaborate with Systems, Software, and other engineering functions to verify requirements and software/product-line functionality.
- Continually improve processes to address deficiencies and establish best practices.
- Attend and participate in external test events.
- Travel to support the AARGM and AARGM ER LRIP Production test programs.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
