2026 Test Systems Engineer Level 1 or 2 - Promontory UT
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring a Level 1 or Level 2 Test Systems Engineer in Promontory, Utah. The role supports environmental, structural, dynamic, and static testing of aerospace components, including rocket motors, rocket motor initiation systems, ordnance devices, and illuminating devices. Working with senior engineers, the engineer will maintain and/or develop control systems for these test processes. The position is 100% onsite and does not accommodate telecommuting. It follows a 4/10 schedule, with every Friday off, and requires travel about 10% of the time. Test Systems Engineers spend time in test facilities, including at offsite customer locations, developing solutions to complex testing challenges. The position may be filled at Level 1 or Level 2.
Requirements
- Level 1: Bachelor’s degree and 0 years of professional experience.
- Level 2: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of professional experience, or a Master’s degree and 0 years of professional experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
- Ability to qualify for an Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm (ATF) “Explosives Possessor” designation.
- Discipline in following detailed instructions and complying with procedures.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to create clear and understandable documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with the electrical, mechanical, and software aspects of automated control systems.
- NI LabVIEW certification or experience.
- Cable design experience.
- Instrumentation and data acquisition experience.
- Proficiency in Python and C programming languages.
- PCB layout and fabrication experience.
Responsibilities
- Design and document test support equipment, and oversee its build, installation, and checkout.
- Work with Test Engineering and Operations to document ground test equipment electrical and mechanical designs, test setups, and bay configurations.
- Work with senior engineers to maintain and/or develop control systems supporting environmental, structural, dynamic, and static test processes.
- Develop solutions to complex testing challenges in test facilities, including offsite customer locations.
- Present technical data to leadership and review boards.
- Follow detailed instructions and procedures, maintaining a strong commitment to safety when working under pressure.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
