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Northrop Grumman

Test Engineer (AHT)

Reposted 12 Days Ago
United States of America
79K-146K Annually
Junior
United States of America
79K-146K Annually
Junior
The Test Engineer will perform system-level tests, troubleshoot hardware, coordinate testing efforts, and improve testing processes while liaising with various teams and maintaining testing equipment.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Job Description:

Northrop Grumman Advanced Weapons is currently seeking a (Level 2 or Level 3) Hardware Test Engineer to work on site in Ridgecrest, CA supporting our AARGM program. Our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. 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 we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Role Description:

Test and troubleshooting at the system level and lower-level assemblies. This role will include working with operations to coordinate testing efforts to evaluate failures of product for a quick turnaround. This candidate will be one of a few engineers that work in Ridgecrest. They will be a POC for any activities that need to be coordinated with engineers in different locations.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Communicate between different members of the team to move product and get past any obstacles and move through the process
  • Improve processes where holes are found
  • Using different applications to help perform analysis of failures, i.e Matlab, excel, etc.
  • Perform tests by following ATPs or technical memos, or by using them as a guide to modify tests for the specific need of failure.
  • Work across different functions to get tasks done and buyoff for customer approval of new designs.
  • Leverage Schematics to troubleshoot system failures
  • Keep up to date on calibration dates to ensure the STE is up to standard
  • Help maintain the stations

Basic Qualifications for a Level 2:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent discipline and 2 years of experience, MS Degree with 0 years, or a High School Diploma with 6 minimum years of experience in equivalent field
  • Experience in either systems, electrical, or hardware testing procedures and the ability to understand different applications
  • Experience with using different test equipment, i.e. oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, DMM, signal generator
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent discipline and 5 years of experience, MS Degree with 3 years, or a High School Diploma with 9 years of experience in equivalent field
  • Experience in either systems, electrical, or hardware testing procedures and the ability to understand different applications
  • Experience with using different test equipment, i.e. (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, DMM, signal generator)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Background in Electrical or Hardware testing
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Current Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Salary Range 2: $97,500.00 - $146,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Top Skills

Matlab
MS Office

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