Electrical Test Engineer - Level 3/4 (AHT)

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to join our avionics test team in the United States. You will work with cross-functional groups, participate in design reviews, and help develop EGSE requirements and test plans for flight and non-flight hardware.

You will also perform testing and troubleshooting of CCAs and electronic modules, mentor teammates, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and program support.

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware design, testing and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and circuitry.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in design reviews and program milestones.
• Develop EGSE requirements and create test plans for flight and non-flight hardware.
• Perform or supervise testing and troubleshooting of CCAs and electronic modules.
• Mentor teammates in diagnostics and problem solving.
• Identify process improvements in test and troubleshooting activities.

Skills

Electrical test engineering

Hardware design

Schematic interpretation

Analytical/diagnostic skills

Troubleshooting

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

NI LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Communication and Collaboration:

Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., EGSE, Design Engineering, Manufacturing) Actively participate in design reviews, peer evaluations, and program milestone reviews (MRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) Provide cross-program coordination and elevate key updates or issues to upper management.

Test Engineering Expertise:

Collaborate with the EGSE Lead to develop Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) requirements Generate test plans and procedures to ensure compliance with specifications Perform or oversee testing and troubleshooting of both flight and non-flight Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) or electronic modules Analyze test results, trends, and drive resolution of anomalies or failures

Leadership and Mentorship:

Participate in Gilbert, AZ-based Test Engineers, to understand assigned testing priorities and providing problem‑solving expertise Mentor team members in diagnostic and troubleshooting skills

Continuous Improvement Efforts & Initiatives:

Identify areas for process improvements in test and troubleshooting activities, yield, and test fidelity Participate in safety improvement initiatives and preventative/corrective action implementations

Program & Business Support:

Support cost estimation, proposal development, and functional initiatives Actively monitor the status and performance of avionics tests while contributing to mid-term and year-end evaluations

Basic Qualifications for Electrical Test Engineer - Level 3:

• 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in STEM discipline; 3 years of relevant experience with Masters in STEM; 1 year of relevant experience with PhD in STEM Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance Experience in hardware design, testing, and troubleshooting Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and circuitry Strong analytical/diagnostic skills for solving technical challenges Ability to work various shifts, inclusive of after hours and weekends

Basic Qualifications for Electrical Test Engineer - Level 4:

• 8 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in STEM discipline; 6 years of relevant experience with Masters in STEM; 4 years of relevant experience with PhD in STEM Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance Experience in hardware design, testing, and troubleshooting Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and circuitry Strong analytical/diagnostic skills for solving technical challenges Ability to work various shifts, inclusive of after hours and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance Demonstrated success in leading small teams of engineers Expertise in power regulation and analog signal processing Expertise in hardware-software integration for automated test systems using tools like NI LabVIEW/TestStand Expertise in high-speed serial interfaces (LVDS, SPACEWIRE, TCPIP, 1553) Strong skills with tools like Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and presentations Familiarity with troubleshooting electronic systems with lab equipment Proven ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives in testing practices

Primary Level Salary Range:

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range:

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.

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.