Associate/Electronics Engineer - Top Secret - - Space Systems

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a creative and energetic Associate Electronics Engineer to join their Tactical Space Systems Division. This role involves designing and executing test procedures, working directly with satellite and space flight hardware. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively within a team. With opportunities for international travel and a dynamic work environment, this position offers the chance to contribute to groundbreaking projects that impact lives globally. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, and help shape the future of technology.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company-paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field required.
• 2 years of related engineering experience or a Master's degree with no experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test procedures and automated test scripts.
• Support testing of flight hardware and troubleshoot technical problems.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Programming

Critical Thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering/Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Visio

National Instruments LabView

Automated Test Equipment

Python

C

C++

Perl

Linux OS

Subversion

Git

Job description

Requisition ID: R10189294

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Top Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: No

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 2

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

Our Tactical Space Systems Division Integration and Test group is seeking an Associate / Electronics Engineer (Level 1 or Level 2) who is a creative and energetic engineer to join our team in Dulles, VA. You will have the opportunity to design, develop, and execute test procedures and automated test scripts using spacecraft commands, telemetry, and electrical ground support equipment. The ideal candidate has system-level test experience working with spacecraft flight hardware and good computer skills. Daily responsibilities will include test preparation leading to direct contact with satellite and space flight hardware. Candidates must be able to tackle issues utilizing skills from the field of electrical engineering or a related discipline, preferably related to system-level integration and test. Required skills include the ability to communicate clearly and use critical thinking to troubleshoot problems. The ability to use a scripting language and formulate automated test scripts is highly desirable. International travel to support launch campaigns may be required. Shift and weekend work to support testing will be required periodically.

Responsibilities:

• Use and apply technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques

• Demonstrate the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks

• Learn and understand NG test engineering practices and principles

• General understanding of programming languages to evaluate, troubleshoot, test, and develop test software code

• Understand both electrical circuits and software within the flight hardware and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)

• Support EGSE and flight hardware test/troubleshooting efforts with minimal oversight

• Participate in the anomaly resolution process while offering technical solutions for FRB approval

• Travel and support different shifts when required

• Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity

• Follow established procedures

• Have technical insight and experience to evaluate test set-up and results

• Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects

• Establish and maintain inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate Electronics Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering/Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree with 0 years of related engineering experience

• Electronics Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering/Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree with 0 years of related engineering experience

• Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion

• Ability to learn and integrate new programming languages based on previous experience

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) clearance at time of application

• Active Counter Intelligence (CI) Polygraph at time of application is highly preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Visio, National Instruments LabView

• Experience with hardware or software testing and test scripting

• Experience in Electronics troubleshooting, RF test configuration testing, Environmental testing (Vibration Analysis/Thermal Vacuum chamber testing)

• Experience in Automated Test Equipment usage and troubleshooting

• Programming experience with Python, C, C++, Perl

• Experience with version control tools (Subversion, Git)

• Experience with Linux OS

• Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test)

Salary Range: $87,000 - $101,000

Salary Range 2: $106,000 - $123,000

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. 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).

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