Hardware Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Cincinnati, OH

1d • $75,800 - $113,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to join the System Integration & Test (SEIT) team in Cincinnati, OH. The role involves conducting comprehensive verification activities throughout the program life cycle, including requirements analysis, test procedure development, test execution, and formal reporting. This position will be 100% on-site. Please be aware that this position will be contingent upon obtaining funding, customer approval and holding final clearances prior to start date.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 2 years of related test experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university.
• Experience authoring hardware test procedures and ensuring data integrity and cataloging under general supervision.
• Experience with hardware test execution, diagnostics, and formal requirement decomposition with traceability and verification under general supervision.
• Working knowledge of standard test equipment: RF Power Meters, Frequency Generators, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Waveform Generators, Synthesizers, Digitizers, and/or Signal Analyzers.
• Proficient in at least one of the following software packages used in hardware testing: LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Python and/or have experience with test interfaces such as: Ehternet TCP/IP, USB, GPIB, RS-232, RS-422, etc.
• Active US Government Secret Level security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• US Citizenship is required
• Ability to work 100% onsite is required

Nice To Haves

• Ability to apply problem solving skills to provide technical hardware solutions to complex engineering test cases.
• Experience creating automated test scripts that integrate with hardware interfaces.
• Experience working with operational hazards such as overhead lifting, Thermal Chambers, and Vibration Test systems
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple, shifting priorities while maintaining safety standards.
• Demonstrated leadership of System Test efforts in a dynamic work environment.
• Experience with COMSEC material management.
• Experience engaging external customers through meetings, presentations, and technical negotiations.
• Active US Government Top Secret Level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware test requirements and detailed integration test plans, procedures, readiness reviews (TRRs), test data, and reports.
• Execute hardware qualification testing in accordance with established requirements, plans, and procedures.
• Conduct hardware tests while managing and prioritizing problem resolution.
• Compile data to determine necessary changes in test equipment, procedures, or to establish new test requirements.
• Lead cross-functional testing (including hardware, software, and systems engineers) in both laboratory and field environments.
• Conduct formal technical reviews, such as Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Test Equipment Management that includes the design, development, or integration of specialized test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Data Analysis of test data, identify anomalies, perform root cause analysis, and generate comprehensive test reports.
• Technical and operational problem solving to troubleshoot complex, multi-domain system failures (hardware/software/mechanical) and conduct root cause analyses.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact during test events, managing customer expectations and reporting results.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level