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Electronic Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Engineer - Level 3/4 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman•Gilbert, AZ
•$98,400 - $184,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking an Electronic Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Engineer at Level 3 or Level 4 to join its team in Gilbert, Arizona. The position works on a team of 2–4 EGSE Engineers and interfaces with spacecraft subsystem engineers to obtain design requirements. Work includes developing electrical and some mechanical design documentation, supporting hardware build and assembly in an Engineering Development Lab, and integrating and troubleshooting the designed equipment to test units under test (UUTs). The engineer designs test equipment—including test racks, fixtures, interface cards, and cables—to test and validate satellite components. The role works closely with hardware and software engineers to understand component requirements and create test-set solutions for testing in ambient and space environments, including thermal vacuum. Responsibilities span requirements development, design, debug, testing, certification, documentation, release, and support of component test equipment (CTE) and automated test equipment (ATE) systems. The position requires travel 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. A clearance is not required to start, but the candidate must be able and willing to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance. The role may be filled at Level 3 or Level 4 depending on qualifications.

Requirements

  • Level 3: 5 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in STEM, 3 years with a master's degree, or 1 year with a Ph.D.
  • Level 4: 8 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in STEM, 6 years with a master's degree, or 4 years with a Ph.D.
  • Ability and willingness to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
  • Experience documenting and developing cable drawings and wiring diagrams.
  • Experience designing test hardware.
  • Fundamental understanding of electrical circuit schematics.

Nice To Haves

  • Degree in Engineering.
  • Experience designing hardware components for use in ATE/CTE.
  • Experience using and programming avionics/Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA).
  • Experience using National LabVIEW (RT & FPGA) as the primary development tool for EGSE software design.
  • Experience using Python, Perl, STOL, or TestStand.
  • Understanding of power converter design.
  • Experience developing high-level drawings with VISIO.
  • Experience developing test requirements.
  • Experience developing and supporting QTP/ATP/EMI testing.
  • Experience testing and troubleshooting flight cards and boxes.
  • Proficiency in circuit analysis and circuit design.
  • Proficiency in schematic analysis and schematic capture.
  • Proficiency in cable design.
  • Proficiency in EGSE rack design.
  • Experience with EGSE thermal analysis.
  • Fundamental understanding of general and specialized test equipment, including signal generators, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, power equipment, and digital multimeters.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the Cognizant Engineer and Test Engineer for flight hardware to obtain Hardware Unit Under Test (UUT) specification requirements.
  • Develop test requirements for space vehicle components or UUTs.
  • Work with spacecraft UUT Design Engineers to ensure CTE/ATE systems validate circuit cards and electronics boxes under all test environments.
  • Work with Test Engineers to develop test plans for UUT hardware environmental requirements.
  • Generate review materials and support design reviews for test equipment in development.
  • Design CTE and ATE hardware to test space vehicle components.
  • Ensure CTE/ATE system development meets technical requirements, cost, and schedule.
  • Design, debug, test, and certify CTE/ATE systems end to end.
  • Develop, document, and release CTE/ATE systems.
  • Generate Certification Test Procedures.
  • Support testing and debugging of flight and non-flight spacecraft electronic circuit card assemblies and boxes.
  • Support hardware build and assembly in an Engineering Development Lab and subsequent integration and troubleshooting.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life insurance.
  • Disability insurance.
  • Savings plan.
  • Company-paid holidays.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
  • Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
  • Potential eligibility for Long Term Incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions.
  • Relocation assistance may be available.

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