Test Engineer 4 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman

95d • $124,900 - $187,300

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. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Test Engineer 4 who will work on multiple programs for test and evaluation. This role will be working alongside engineers, PMs, and Ops to deliver a system for flight tests and other external tests. They will also be working in labs to prep for test events and upcoming flights. This candidate will also have customer interaction to coordinate events on government facilities. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Test and Evaluation Engineering department, Advanced Weapons division located in Northridge, CA.

Requirements

• BS with 8 years of experience; MS with 6 years experience in related field
• Experience with using different test equipment, i.e. oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, DMM, signal generator, power supplies
• Experience in reading electrical and mechanical schematics
• Experience in system integration, qualification test and requirements tracking
• Digital and analog circuit troubleshooting
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly to present technical approaches and findings
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment
• Able to work independently with minimal direction and act as team lead for larger test efforts
• Previous work on DoD military development and production programs
• Knowledge in environmental stress screening procedures
• Troubleshooting in relation to RCCAs

Responsibilities

• Creating, validating, and verifying test plan, procedures and test reports
• Develop solutions to test issues
• Troubleshoot failures related to the unit under test
• Use different applications in order to help perform analysis
• Perform tests by following ATPs or technical memos to perform evaluations
• Work with internal and external customers to define and document instrumentation, data requirements, and test planning including acquisition, processing, and analysis to satisfy test objectives
• Collaborate with different functions to achieve progress in projects
• Take part in TRRs, FRRs, and other reviews
• Present statuses and blockers to upper leadership

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

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree