Acoustic Test Engineer 2/3

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 91,800 - 137,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Acoustic Test Engineer (levels 2 or 3) for testing US Navy machinery, based in Sunnyvale, CA. Candidates must possess a relevant STEM degree and experience with MATLAB. Responsibilities include leading acoustic testing and preparing technical reports.

Salary ranges from $91,800 to $171,000, depending on experience, with overtime and benefits included. Must be a US citizen to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 2 years experience, or Master’s with no experience.
• US citizenship required.
• Ability to maintain a government Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead acoustic acceptance testing of hardware.
• Troubleshoot issues using advanced techniques.
• Prepare technical reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Acoustic testing

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Acoustic cameras

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start: No. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Acoustic Test Engineer level 2 or 3 to participate in testing US Navy Machinery (turbines, generators, and gears) based out of Sunnyvale, CA. The role supports testing conducted during a 24/7 operation for durations of 30 to 45 days, with shift support requiring extended hours for stretches up to 7 days within that 30‑to‑45‑day window approximately 4 times per year. All hours over 80 hours per two‑week period are compensated. Any night shift work also carries a premium pay bonus.

What You’ll get to Do:

• Work as a member of the test engineering team to lead and support acoustic acceptance testing of hardware, including vibration (accelerometers) and sound (microphones).
• Troubleshoot issues using basic fundamental skills along with advanced techniques including acoustic cameras, sound intensity, impact testing, and modal analysis.
• Lead and support acoustic testing for the development and qualification of new systems and hardware.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to develop test plans and analyze results.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications for Acoustic Analyst level 2:

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 2 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with no relevant work experience.
• Experience with MATLAB or equivalent tool to process and analyze large data sets.
• Willingness to work in a hands‑on environment with large hardware.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.

Basic Qualifications for Acoustic Analyst level 3:

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 5 years relevant work experience; or Master’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 3 years of relevant experience; or Ph.D. in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with no relevant work experience.
• Experience with MATLAB or equivalent tool to process and analyze large data sets.
• Willingness to work in a hands‑on environment with large hardware.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data acquisition systems including measuring vibration (accelerometers) or noise (microphones).
• Experience collecting and analyzing large data sets.
• Experience in conducting advanced measurement techniques such as modal analysis.

Salary and Benefits:

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00. Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. 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.

U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.