Systems Test Engineer or a Principal systems test engineer.
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring an individual contributor for its Full-scale Structures Test team within the Palmdale Test Team in Palmdale, California. The team conducts static and fatigue structural testing, from component-level tests through full-scale articles, on research and development and flight hardware. Due to the classified work, the position is onsite and does not offer virtual or telecommute options. The engineer applies electrical, mechanical, and computer skills throughout the structural-test lifecycle, including requirements derivation, fixture design and updates, test setup, planning, readiness reviews, execution, and reporting. The role collaborates with multiple disciplines and levels of personnel and requires proficiency across mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic testing functions. It also involves using load-control and data-acquisition systems, instrumentation, and 2D/3D drawing tools. The selected candidate must be able to work multiple shifts and non-standard hours, including overtime, depending on program needs.
Requirements
- For T02: Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of engineering experience, or a Master of Science in a STEM discipline.
- For T03: Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of engineering experience; or a Master of Science in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 3 years of engineering experience; or a PhD in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 1 year of engineering experience.
- Active DoD Secret clearance or higher, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
- Proficiency with mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical engineering concepts.
- Ability and willingness to work multiple shifts according to program needs, non-standard shifts, and overtime.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint.
- Experience with Visio, AutoCAD, CATIA, and/or NX.
Nice To Haves
- Current Program SAP access (T1).
- Experience with structures testing and operating control and data-acquisition hardware, and familiarity with LVDTs, strain gauges, string pots, and load cells.
- Experience in mechanical assembly and test, analog electronics, transducers, and strain-gauge design and installation.
- Hands-on experience with servo valves and pneumatic/hydraulic system design, setup, and checkout.
- Proficiency with MATLAB, LabView, and VBA programming or scripting.
Responsibilities
- Manage the test lifecycle, including requirements derivation, fixture design and updates, fixture procurement and fabrication, test setup integration, test planning, readiness-review support, test execution, and reporting.
- Contribute to the development, fabrication, and assembly of mechanical components, subassemblies, and systems.
- Use load-control and data-acquisition systems to execute tests involving hundreds of load, position, and pressure control channels while acquiring feedback and data from thousands of sensors.
- Plan and arrange the equipment and personnel needed to fulfill test requirements.
- Participate in and/or present at formal readiness reviews throughout testing.
- Participate in post-test data evaluation, test inspections, issue identification, and issue resolution.
- Set up, install, and troubleshoot instrumentation supporting test activity and understand its associated functional concepts.
- Create 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD and/or NX.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- 401(k) matching program
- Exceptional benefits
- Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus may be available depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
