Engineer Electronics Level 3 or Level 4

Northrop Grumman•Gilbert, AZ

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Integration and Test Electronics Engineer - Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Gilbert, AZ. You will have the opportunity to design, develop, and execute test procedures and automated test scripts using spacecraft commands, telemetry, and electrical ground support equipment. The ideal candidate has system level test experience working with spacecraft flight hardware and good computer skills. Daily responsibilities will require test preparation leading to direct contact with satellite and space flight hardware. Candidate must be able to tackle issues utilizing skills obtained in the field of electrical engineering, or a related discipline, preferably as it relates to system level integration and test. Required skills include the ability to communicate clearly, and to use critical thinking in troubleshoot of problems. The ability to use a scripting language and formulate automated test scripts is highly desirable. International travel to support launch campaigns may be required. Shift and weekend work to support testing will be required periodically. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks Understands NG test engineering practices and principles Understands both electrical circuits and software within the flight hardware and EGSE Supports EGSE and flight hardware test/troubleshooting efforts and ability to perform this tasking with little to no oversight from another Electrical Engineer Able to work independently to complete tasks and knows when to ask for help. Fully grasps escalation plan when test errors are encountered and understands when to proceed per NG/program process. Participates in anomaly resolution process while offering technical solutions for FRB approval. Travel and support different shifts when required Works under general supervision Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned Follows established procedures Has technical insight and experience to know if test set-up and results make sense Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects Ability to establish and maintain infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters. Coordinates with ITEE team lead, electrical technicians, and I&T managers to complete tasking. May participate, prepare, and present material in program review boards (PDRs, CDRs, TRRs, FRBs, etc). Other duties as assigned This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance, SCI access, and special program access
Demonstrate ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion
Demonstrate ability to learn and integrate new programming languages based off previous experience
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance, SCI access, and special program access
Demonstrate ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion
Demonstrate ability to learn and integrate new programming languages based off previous experience

Nice To Haves

Active DoD TS/SCI or higher security clearance with investigation in the last five (5) years
Experience with any of the following Microsoft Visio, National Instruments LabView
Experience with hardware or software testing and test scripting
Experience in Electronics troubleshooting, RF test configuration testing, Environments testing (Vibration Analysis/Thermal Vacuum chamber testing)
Experience in Automated Test Equipment usage and troubleshooting
Programming experience with any of the following languages: Python, C, C++
Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test)

Responsibilities

General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques
Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks
Understands NG test engineering practices and principles
Understands both electrical circuits and software within the flight hardware and EGSE
Supports EGSE and flight hardware test/troubleshooting efforts and ability to perform this tasking with little to no oversight from another Electrical Engineer
Able to work independently to complete tasks and knows when to ask for help.
Fully grasps escalation plan when test errors are encountered and understands when to proceed per NG/program process.
Participates in anomaly resolution process while offering technical solutions for FRB approval.
Travel and support different shifts when required
Works under general supervision
Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned
Follows established procedures
Has technical insight and experience to know if test set-up and results make sense
Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects
Ability to establish and maintain infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters.
Coordinates with ITEE team lead, electrical technicians, and I&T managers to complete tasking.
May participate, prepare, and present material in program review boards (PDRs, CDRs, TRRs, FRBs, etc).
Other duties as assigned