Electrical Test Conductor (Level 2/3)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Redondo Beach, CA, seeks an Electrical Test Conductor (Level 2/3) to join our team responsible for assembling, testing, and launching spacecraft and payloads.

The role requires a Secret clearance, a related degree, and flexibility to support weekends and multiple shifts; you will develop test plans, coordinate with engineering, and help ensure mission objectives meet milestones. Benefits include medical, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s Degree plus related technical/military experience, or equivalent.
• Willingness to support weekends, second/third shift, and travel 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Development, release, and execution of electrical test plans, schedules, and procedures.
• Interface with engineering to develop tests and data requirements and provide mission control support.
• Lead anomaly resolution and guide response teams to troubleshoot issues; present data at reviews.

Skills

Security clearance

Test planning

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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. Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Space Systems is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Space Systems has an opening for an Electrical Test Conductor (Level 2/3) to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals within the Integration, Test, and Launch directorate. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.

Our Spacecraft Operations team is responsible for the assembly, test, and launch of a wide variety of spacecraft and payloads. We provide an opportunity to work in a team environment in collaboration with the industry’s best Test Engineers, Test Conductors, and Technicians. In addition, we support launch operations at facilities around the globe. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring engineering tests serve mission objectives and that appropriate mechanisms are in place to execute the tests. The person in this role will oversee the operational aspects of engineering tests and serve as a liaison between mechanical/electrical operations and the program, engineering, and line management teams.

Responsibilities

• the development, release, and execution of electrical test plans, test schedules, and test procedures for all phases of testing.
• You’ll Interface with system and test engineering disciplines to develop tests and test data requirements while also providing mission control room support in the achievement of project milestones.
• The Test Conductor will be required to support anomaly resolution and lead response teams as required to troubleshoot system level issues.
• Will present applicable data at program and functional reviews.

The selected candidate must possess excellent leadership characteristics and consistently model NG Values and Behaviors. Candidates will foster an inclusive and supportive work environment. Candidate must be able to work collaboratively with other Test Conductors, as well as various disciplines including SV Engineering, Electrical /Mechanical Engineering, Thermal and Dynamic Test departments. The candidate must be able to work through various challenges to ensure program success and able to reach important milestones. This position requires outstanding written and oral communications skills. Individual will be required to serve as focal point between management, design & test engineering, and test operations team. Individual must be able to work under only general direction to determine and develop approaches to solutions; must be able to work both within a team environment and independently; must be self-motivated, thorough, and detailed; and must be willing to learn additional engineering discipline areas.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications (Level 2)

• At minimum requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top-Security security clearance / SCI Access. Bachelor’s Degree plus 2 years of technical/military experience, OR Associate of Science degree AND 4 years of related technical/military experience OR High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) plus 6 years of combined technical experience
• Familiarity with technical specifications, processes, and schematic comprehension in support of electrical subsystem and system level testing and launch of flight hardware components.
• Must be able to support weekends, 2nd, 3rd shift, and off hours as dictated by program test activities
• Proficiency/Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel and support all offsite mission critical milestones. (25% of time)

Basic Qualifications (Level 3)

• At minimum requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top-Security security clearance / SCI Access. Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years of technical/military experience, OR Associate of Science degree AND 6 years of related technical/military experience OR High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) plus 8 years of combined technical experience
• Familiarity with technical specifications, processes, and schematic comprehension in support of electrical subsystem and system level testing and launch of flight hardware components.
• Must be able to support weekends, 2nd, 3rd shift, and off hours as dictated by program test activities
• Proficiency/Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel and support all offsite mission critical milestones. (25% of time)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Minimum of 6 years’ direct experience supporting spacecraft integration and test activities
• Thorough knowledge of Integration and Test floor practices, policies, and procedures with a strong emphasis on personnel and hardware safety
• A comprehensive understanding of Clean Room requirements, Hazardous Operations protocols, and related high bay operational protocols
• Hands-on knowledge and experience working with advanced spacecrafts and technology, performing subsystem and system level testing throughout the Integration, Test, and Launch life cycle, including experience directing test-execution activities of flight hardware.
• Experience directing test-execution activities of flight hardware
• Ability to review and provide feedback on integration procedures/test scripts and drawings prior to execution on the floor
• The skillset to proactively identify issues and determine the appropriate channels to elevate and collaborate with engineering to determine a path forward
• Advocates for change; promotes and adopts best practices
• Creates an atmosphere of trust and respect while displaying the highest levels of integrity

Salary Range

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.