Engineer/Principal Engineer (Level 2/3)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 83,400 - 155,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Redondo Beach, CA seeks an experienced Engineer/Principal Engineer (Level 2/3) for the Specialty Test Engineering Department. The role spans R&D testing to launch operations with emphasis on Alignments and Ordnance.

Responsibilities include setting up and maintaining test systems, planning equipment, and contributing to mechanical/electromechanical assemblies and test stands. Eligible for overtime and incentives; travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2 years of related experience (Level 2).
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years of related experience or Master’s with 3 years (Level 3).
• Ability to obtain DoD clearance and program special access within a reasonable period.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, operate, and maintain load control and data acquisition systems.
• Plan and arrange equipment and personnel required to meet test requirements.
• Contribute to the development, fabrication, and assembly of mechanical and electromechanical components, sub‑assemblies, systems, and test stands.
• Participate in formal readiness reviews and post‑test data evaluation activities, including issue identification and resolution.
• Support test planning, hardware and instrumentation design, set‑up, execution, data reduction, and preparation of test reports.
• Demonstrate proficiency in both electrical and mechanical aspects of all testing functions, working independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Electrical testing

Mechanical testing

Data acquisition

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Load control systems

Data acquisition systems

Mechanical assembly

Test equipment

Job description

Job Description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking an experienced Engineer/Principal Engineer (Level 2/3) for the Specialty Test Engineering Department. The role supports all phases of air and space builds from R&D testing to launch operations across multiple disciplines, with an emphasis on Alignments and Ordnance.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, operate, and maintain load control and data acquisition systems.
• Plan and arrange equipment and personnel required to meet test requirements.
• Contribute to the development, fabrication, and assembly of mechanical and electromechanical components, sub‑assemblies, systems, and test stands.
• Participate in formal readiness reviews and post‑test data evaluation activities, including issue identification and resolution.
• Support test planning, hardware and instrumentation design, set‑up, execution, data reduction, and preparation of test reports.
• Demonstrate proficiency in both electrical and mechanical aspects of all testing functions, working independently with minimal supervision.

Basic Qualifications

• Level2: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years related experience or Master’s degree with 0 years experience.
• Level3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years related experience or Master’s degree with 3 years experience.
• Exposure to structural/flight testing or integration/R&D environments.
• Familiarity with mechanical engineering assembly and test operations procedures and policies.
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret or Top Secret clearance and program special access within a reasonable period.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of direct hands‑on integration and test experience.
• Experience with structural testing, load control, and data acquisition systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly, analog electronics, transducers, strain‑gage design, and installation.
• Hands‑on skill in pneumatic/hydraulic system design, set‑up, and checkout.
• Strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills for resolving complex anomalies.
• Willingness to work dynamic schedules (second shift or weekends) and travel up to 25%.
• Experience with laser tracking/photogrammetry systems, deployment devices, pyrotechnics, pressurized gas applications, contamination issues, fluid mechanics, electrical integration, and basic test equipment operation.
• Hazmat training (49CFR SubpartH) and Ammunition & Explosive Safety Course exposure.
• Active Secret or Top Secret and SCI clearance preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off, health & wellness resources, employee discounts

Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 – $125,200.00.

Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 – $155,400.00.

Salary determined by role scope, responsibilities, education, skills, and market conditions. Eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and for certain positions long‑term incentives.

Employment Details

Standard work schedule: 9/80.

Relocation assistance: none.

Travel: 10% of the time.

Clearance required: Secret.

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

EEO Statement

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, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.