Lab Operations Cognizant Test Engineer - R10196118

Northrop Grumman; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lab Operations Cognizant Test Engineer to join their Test and Evaluation organization. This role involves lab operations, test planning, and collaboration with Quality Assurance. Candidates should have a STEM degree and relevant experience, with opportunities for additional compensation based on shift work.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life/disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years related experience or 0 years with a Master’s or PhD.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure test stations are configured and ready for testing.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to validate test station software.
• Manage daily lab operations in compliance with policies.

Skills

Ability to read schematic diagrams

Basic understanding of test equipment

Familiarity with electronic principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technical, Engineering, or Math (STEM)

Tools

Atlassian Tool Suite

Linux

Windows OS

Job description

Lab Operations Cognizant Test Engineer - R10196118

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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 seek individuals with bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join us in inventing the future and having fun along the way. Our culture fosters intellectual curiosity, diversity, and authenticity, with an insatiable drive to achieve the impossible. Our employees are not just part of history—they are making history.

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Lab Operations Cognizant Test Engineer to join our diverse team within the Test and Evaluation organization, located at Edwards AFB, CA. The successful candidate will be involved in lab operations including lab design, test planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting. Cyber Operations supports multiple shifts, with a preference for supporting the 3/10 weekend shift; additional compensation applies for alternate shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure test stations and assets are configured and ready for testing by deploying software and configuring hardware.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to maintain and validate test station software and hardware.
• Perform Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs).
• Brief management on lab progress and status.
• Manage daily lab operations in compliance with policies and procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technical, Engineering, or Math (STEM).
• Minimum of 2 years related experience or 0 years with a Master’s or PhD in STEM.
• Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams.
• Basic understanding of test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies.
• Familiarity with electronic principles and MIL STD protocols for 1553, 429, and 1394 busses.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher, with recent background investigation or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR).
• Willingness to work various shifts based on business needs, including 4x10 and 3x10 schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scheduling tools.
• Experience with Atlassian Tool Suite.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows OS.
• Previous lab environment experience.

Salary Range: $81,000 - $121,900. The actual salary will depend on factors such as experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differentials, and bonuses. Benefits include health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO.

The application period is approximately 20 days from posting, subject to change based on business needs and candidate availability.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship required for positions with government clearance.