M Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Palmdale, CA

103d•$91,800 - $171,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Systems Test Electromechanical Engineer or Principal Systems Test Electromechanical Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This position will be in Palmdale, CA. We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Systems Test Engineer to join our production test team. In this role, you will serve as the subject matter expert for aircraft systems, ensuring testing is executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical standards. This unique position requires proficiency across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic disciplines, with the ability to transition seamlessly between these functions. You will bridge the gap between systems engineers and the production execution team, guiding the test lifecycle from initial planning through final data evaluation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 2 years of experience in engineering; OR Master of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 2 years of experience in engineering (for Systems Test E/M Engineer).
Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of experience in engineering; OR Master of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 3 years of experience in engineering; OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 1 year of experience in engineering (for Principal Systems Test E/M Engineer).
Experience in a system test environment
Must have an active U.S. government Secret Clearance or higher
Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Proficiency with Mechanical or Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering concepts.
Must be able to work multiple shifts depending on program need and have ability and willingness to work non-standard shifts/overtime.
Proficient with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, and/or Power Point.

Nice To Haves

Current Program SAP Access.
Experience that includes test planning, execution, and operations in a production or flight test environment.
Active US government Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Contribute to the creation of acceptance test plans (ATP), test schedules, and detailed integration test procedures.
Host test planning working groups and coordinate technical reviews to move ATPs through the formal approval process.
Lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) prior to execution.
Provide real-time support during testing, making critical decisions regarding safety and effectiveness.
Act as the technical expert for aircraft systems.
Create educational content for execution staff to improve troubleshooting and system awareness.
Interface with design and analysis teams to define test data requirements.
Coordinate personnel and equipment to ensure seamless execution.
Participate in post-test data evaluations and resolve technical discrepancies.
Ability to work under general direction to develop creative solutions for complex engineering problems.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills for interfacing with internal stakeholders and external organizations.
Self-motivated and willing to learn additional engineering disciplines as required.
Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
Willingness to work extended shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet critical program milestones.