Engineer Electrical/Principal Engineer Electrical (Level 2/3)

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

8d•$91,800 - $171,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineer Electrical OR Principal Engineer Electrical (Integration and Test) to join their team in Redondo Beach, California. This role involves designing, developing, and executing test procedures and automated test scripts using spacecraft commands, telemetry, and electrical ground support equipment. The ideal candidate will have system-level test experience with spacecraft flight hardware and strong computer skills. Daily responsibilities include I&T test preparation and direct contact with satellite and space flight hardware. The role requires problem-solving skills in electrical engineering, particularly in system-level integration and test, clear communication, and critical thinking for troubleshooting. Proficiency in a scripting language for automated test scripts is highly desirable. International/domestic travel to support launch campaigns may be required, as well as periodic shift and weekend work to support testing. The position offers the opportunity to work on revolutionary systems impacting people's lives, human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications for Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field
Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Ability to learn and integrate new programming languages or web-based/software tools and applications
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to use critical thinking in troubleshooting of problems

Nice To Haves

Experience with hardware or software testing and test scripting
Experience with test bed operations and processes involving mixed configurations of test equipment, Engineering Models/units, and flight units
Experience with proliferated systems testing or production line testing/planning
Directly related experience in Integration and test
Experience in Electronics troubleshooting or anomaly investigation
Experience in Environmental testing (Thermal Cycle/Thermal Vacuum chamber testing, EMI testing)
Programming or debugging experience with any of the following languages: STOL, JAS, Python
Experience with any of the following tools: CAPE, Manufacturo, Odoo, InControl, Jira/Confluence, Git/Bitbucket
Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test)
Ability to support 2nd/3rd shifts or weekend shifts
Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute test procedures and automated test scripts using spacecraft commands, telemetry, and electrical ground support equipment.
Perform system level test experience working with spacecraft flight hardware.
Prepare for and execute I&T testing, monitor tests per specification, troubleshoot, and document all test activities.
Understand NG test engineering practices and principles.
Understand both electrical circuits and software within the flight hardware and EGSE.
Support EGSE and flight hardware test/troubleshooting efforts with some to minimal oversight from senior Electrical Engineers.
Escalate test errors/failures per NG/program process and understand when to pause testing and/or proceed.
Travel and support different shifts when required.
Provide initial solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned.
Assess test configuration and results.
Establish and maintain frequent inter-organizational contacts and outside customer contacts on routine matters.
Coordinate with Engineering and Operations team leads, electrical test conductors/technicians, and I&T managers to complete tasking.
Participate or prepare material in program review boards (ERBs, TRRs, FRBs, etc.).
Other duties as assigned.