Principal Engineer Test
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Test Engineer based in Apopka, Florida. We offer great learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Optics/Photonics or a related STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a master’s degree in Optics/Photonics or a related STEM field with 3 or more years of relevant work experience; OR a PhD in Optics/Photonics or a related STEM field with at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
- Experience with COTS (common off the shelf) equipment used in laser manufacturing laboratories e.g., laser diodes, energy/pulse width detection, optical devices, and mounts, etc.
- Experience with optical design software such as Zemax, CodeV, etc.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with engineering development tools such as CAD, Optical Design, with exposure to laser measurement/analysis techniques.
- Lab experience with VIS, SWIR, MWIR, LWIR camera imaging parameters such as MRC and MRTD.
- A current DoD Secret Clearance
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and implement testing methods and optical / mechanical equipment.
- Plan and arrange the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.
- Provide test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed.
- Compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.
- Responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area.
- Review, interpret, and analyze formal and informal requirements.
Benefits
- Health Plan
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
