Principal Integration and Test engineer

Northrop Grumman • Gilbert, AZ

86d • $87,000 - $108,000

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. We are seeking a Principal Integration and Test engineer to work in our Gilbert, Arizona location supporting our I&T Spacecraft department. Responsible to ensure engineering tests serve mission objectives and mechanisms are in place to execute the tests. Responsible for testing all customer samples. Oversees the operational aspects of engineering tests and serves as liaison to program, engineering and line management. Reviews status of test requirements, manages schedules and prepares reports. Selects and supervises technicians during test. Assesses anomalies and develops resolutions to documented procedures in conjunction with Test and Quality Engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
• 3 years of experience with a Master's degree, or minimum of 9 years of relevant Space/Integration and Test experience in lieu of a degree.
• Current working knowledge of ongoing space system programs.
• Familiar with required environmental testing (TVAC, Vibe, EMI, and Mass Properties).
• Completed an entire subsystem build.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Government clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable in outfitting new integration hi-bays with general tools and equipment.
• Specific knowledge in special tools and equipment required for assembly of the ESPA/NASA-satellites.
• Familiar with MGSE and proof loading requirements for ESPA-L product line.
• Knowledgeable in heritage Orbital/ATK (Now NGSS) I&T processes and specifications.
• Knowledgeable in the sequence of the build cycle of the ESPA/NASA product line.
• Integration and test of ESPA/NASA product lines.
• Ability to lead a dynamic team of multiple disciplines and understand priority tasking/event planning.
• Ability to leverage past experiences to project future potential issues with product builds, and implement lessons learned to avoid them.

Responsibilities

• Ensure engineering tests serve mission objectives and mechanisms are in place to execute the tests.
• Test all customer samples.
• Oversee the operational aspects of engineering tests and serve as liaison to program, engineering and line management.
• Review status of test requirements, manage schedules and prepare reports.
• Select and supervise technicians during tests.
• Assess anomalies and develop resolutions to documented procedures in conjunction with Test and Quality Engineering.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree