EGSE Engineer – Space Test Hardware & ATE Design

Northrop Grumman; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Gilbert, AZ is seeking an Electronic Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Engineer at Level 3/4 to join a team interfacing with spacecraft subsystem engineers. You will design test equipment, test plans, and CTE/ATE systems for space vehicle components, collaborating with hardware and software engineers to validate UUT under various conditions, including thermal vacuum.

The role requires a strong background in electrical schematics, test hardware, and FPGA experience, with

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with Bachelors in STEM; 3 years with Masters; 1 year with PhD
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Government Clearance
• Experience documenting and developing cable drawings/wiring diagrams
• Experience designing test hardware
• Fundamental understanding of electrical circuit schematics

Responsibilities

• Developing requirements for the hardware unit under test (UUT) and test plans.
• Developing the test equipment for CTE/ATE systems and verifying the UUT.
• Designing component test equipment and automated test systems for space vehicle components.
• Ensuring the CTE/ATE system meets technical, cost, and schedule constraints.
• End-to-end design, debug, test, and certification of CTE/ATE systems.
• Documenting development and release procedures for test equipment.
• Supporting test and debugging of flight and non-flight spacecraft electronics.

Skills

Cable drawings

Wiring diagrams

Test hardware design

Electrical schematics

EGSE knowledge

FPGA experience

Education

Bachelors in STEM

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

TestStand

FPGA

Oscilloscope

Schematic capture

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Gilbert, AZ is seeking an Electronic Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Engineer at Level 3/4 to join a team interfacing with spacecraft subsystem engineers. You will design test equipment, test plans, and CTE/ATE systems for space vehicle components, collaborating with hardware and software engineers to validate UUT under various conditions, including thermal vacuum.

The role requires a strong background in electrical schematics, test hardware, and FPGA experience, with