Electro-Optical Subsystem Test & Integration Engineer

0902 SP - Launch Vehicles; United States; On-site; USD 82,700 - 130,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Annual bonuses

Long Term Incentives

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ seeks an Optical Subsystem I&T Engineer to support the Seeker IPT and assist in integration and testing of EO hardware. You will work with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure subsystem and system performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, documentation of results, adherence to safety and government standards, and collaboration across engineering disciplines to meet program milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline; 2 years of experience or Master’s degree.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance at time of application.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and laser safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration and testing of electro-optical subsystems (EO), including hardware set-up, configuration, and execution of test procedures under supervision.
• Assist in the development and review of test plans and procedures based on detailed system requirements and design documentation.
• Execute assigned test activities, collect and record data, and contribute to the analysis to verify system and component performance.
• Help maintain, calibrate, and prepare optical test equipment and laboratory environments.
• Document test results and prepare clear test reports for program stakeholders.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, design teams, and program management to support program milestones and technical objectives.
• Follow all company, safety, and government standards for lab and test activities.
• Participate in technical team meetings and training to grow skills and contribute to team success.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives as appropriate.

Skills

Security clearance readiness

Optical/EO systems handling

Test procedures

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optical/EO engineering or related

Master’s degree

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

Zemax

Code V

FRED

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ seeks an Optical Subsystem I&T Engineer to support the Seeker IPT and assist in integration and testing of EO hardware. You will work with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure subsystem and system performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, documentation of results, adherence to safety and government standards, and collaboration across engineering disciplines to meet program milestones.