Associate / Electrical Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to join their Systems Engineering Integration & Test team. This role involves hands-on testing and collaboration with engineers to support advanced technology projects. Candidates should possess a strong STEM background and relevant experience in electrical testing and diagnostics.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 6 months experience for Associate level, 2 years for Engineer level.
• Hands-on electrical testing and diagnostic experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, integration, and testing of equipment.
• Troubleshoot and remediate equipment issues.
• Document hardware discrepancies and pursue corrective actions.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C

C++

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Master's degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

network analyzers

oscilloscopes

waveform generators

synthesizers

digitizers

signal analyzers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is searching for an Electrical Test Engineer to support our Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) department. As a member of the SEIT department you’ll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside physicists, design engineers, and superconducting foundry engineers to make our technologies a reality. This position will serve on-site at Sentinel Program, at our Woodland Hills, CA facility. This position will be 100% on-site.

Job Responsibilities

The candidate will serve as an Electrical Test Engineer for Sentinel Program, requiring the candidate to function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment. Daily responsibilities may include:

• Support the installation, integration, and testing of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and custom equipment used to further research efforts on superconducting microelectronic devices.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and remediate equipment issues to support system build-out and sell-off.

• Communicate project status to the Integration and Test (I&T) IPT Lead.

• Collaborate with research scientists and systems engineers to perform system architecture characterization studies on various system components.

• Design, develop, and implement testing methods for individual pieces of equipment (both custom and COTS) and entire systems.

• Compile data and help to define changes required in testing methodology, equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, and new testing requirements.

• Performing hands-on electrical testing at CCA level test setup and execution

• Performing hands-on electrical testing at a systems level

• Incorporating hardware and/or software design changes

• Documenting & dispositioning hardware discrepancies, pursuing root cause & corrective actions

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below

This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Level or a base Level.

Basic Qualifications for Associate Electrical Test Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 6 months of experience

• Working knowledge in one of the following languages: MATLAB, Python, C, or C++ Active DoD Secret Level security clearance

• Ability to work full-time onsite in Woodland Hills, CA

• Demonstrated ability to lead out at solving problems and driving all tasks to completion

• Ability to work at a fast pace, while multi-tasking, and still communicate effectively

• Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Hands-on electrical testing and diagnostic experience

• Experience in Test script development with HW interfaces

• Experience working in C/C++/C#

Basic Qualifications for Electrical Test Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline

• Working knowledge in one of the following languages: MATLAB, Python, C, or C++ Active DoD Secret Level security clearance

• Ability to work full-time onsite in Woodland Hills, CA

• Demonstrated ability to lead out at solving problems and driving all tasks to completion

• Ability to work at a fast pace, while multi-tasking, and still communicate effectively

• Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Hands-on electrical testing and diagnostic experience

• Experience in Test script development with HW interfaces

• Experience working in C/C++/C#

Preferred Qualifications :

• Active TS/SCI with poly security clearance.

• Experience working with MATLAB

• Working knowledge of standard test equipment: network analyzers, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, synthesizers, digitizers, and/or signal analyzers.

• Working knowledge of standard design components: filters, couplers, splitters, amplifiers, etc.

• Familiarity with cryogenic test systems: dilution Refrigeration, 4 Kelvin cryo-coolers, Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigeration (ADR) and liquid helium emersion.

• Experience with MissionSystems standards/guidelines

• Software Testing with data reduction and analysis

• Experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform

• Experience working with operational hazards such as overhead lifting, and thermal chambers

• Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification

This position in contingent upon successfully transferring an Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Salary Range: $67,400.00 - $101,000.00Salary Range 2: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.