2026 Associate Thermal Test Engineer/ Thermal Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

8d•$69,400 - $104,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Systems division is seeking a Thermal Test Engineer to support thermal vacuum and cycle testing of complex flight and development hardware. The role requires an electronics and mechanical skill set, with the preferred candidate being a self-starter capable of independent work or collaboration within small teams. This position is located in Redondo Beach, California. The company emphasizes a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, offering opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM degree from an accredited institution (for Associate level)
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM (for Engineer level)
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Nice To Haves

Ability to work well within a team of engineers and technicians
Active DoD clearance desired
Previous experience working with space hardware
Familiarity with thermal test chambers and processes
Experience with operating LabVIEW applications
Understanding of complex electro mechanical hardware
Ability to design test fixtures
Ability to create test request, test plans, and test procedures

Responsibilities

Create drawings, procedures and technical documentation in support of Thermal Cycle and Thermal Vacuum testing of complex space hardware
Lead unit level thermal tests through requirements development, procedure generation, test execution, and test closeout