Engineer Systems Test 2/3

Northrop Grumman; Plymouth (MN); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 148.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance may be available

Discretionary bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Northrop Grumman in Plymouth, MN seeks an experienced Test Engineer to lead lifecycle testing, data acquisition, and analysis for energetic devices. You will plan and execute test programs, interface with customers, and ensure safe, reliable test activities.

The role requires leadership, proficiency with data analysis tools, and the ability to travel. U.S. citizen with DoD clearance eligibility is preferred. Location is on-site in Plymouth, MN.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; 2+ years experience or Master’s degree
• Master’s degree in engineering with 3+ years experience for level 3
• Proficiency with data/signal analysis tools (MATLAB, Excel, Python) and strong writing skills

Responsabilidades

• Develop standard test products/documentation (plans, reports, procedures)
• Develop test methods for climatic, vibration, EMI/E3 testing and safety/reliability testing
• Identify data collection and instrumentation needs; analyze results
• Coordinate with internal/external test facilities and assets
• Provide test execution oversight
• Manage test resources, schedules, and cost accounts
• Support testing, evaluation, and requirements validation for systems/subsystems
• Assist with test issue resolution and failure analysis
• Support major program reviews (SRR, SDR, SFR, PDR, CDR, SVR)
• Willingness to work with hazardous devices with proper training
• Ability to travel ~20% (up to ~50%)

Conocimientos

Data analysis tools

Technical writing

Verbal communication

MATLAB

Excel

Python

Educación

Bachelor’s in Aeronautical/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Master’s in engineering

Herramientas

MATLAB

Excel

Python

Descripción del empleo

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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 Summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Test Engineer at our Missile Products Division in our Plymouth, MN location. The Test Engineer will have proven leadership abilities, experience with life cycle testing, data acquisition and analysis, instrumentation and familiarity with test facility capabilities. Responsibilities will include planning and execution of test program plans, interfacing with internal and external customers, analyzing results and test reporting. The successful candidate will be experienced with environmental, EMI/EMC and testing of energetic devices to ensure highly reliable, safe and efficient execution of planned test activities

Responsibilities

• Develop standard test products/documentation (plans, reports, quick-looks, detailed operating procedures, hardware utilization matrices, integrated test and evaluation plans, etc.)
• Develop test methods for climatic, vibration and mechanical shock, electromagnetic effects, bench testing of electronic devices, and safety and reliability testing
• Identify data collection and instrumentation requirements; collect, compile, and reduce/correlate data; develop analysis methods; interpret/summarize results
• Contract, schedule, and coordinate with external and internal test facilities and assets
• Provide test execution oversight
• Identify and manage test resource requirements, develop execution schedules, perform critical path analyses, manage cost accounts/work packages (labor, materials, and travel)
• Support all aspects of testing, evaluation, and requirements validation for complete systems and or subsystems
• Identify and resolve test-related technical issues; support failure analysis activities
• Support major program reviews such as SRR, SDR, SFR, PDR, CDR, SVR, and other formal program reviews
• With proper training, must be willing to be in the presence of and handle hazardous devices
• Ability to travel (average ~20%, peak ~50%)

Required Experience

• For level 2: A bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience OR a Master’s degree in engineering.
• For level 3: A bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience OR a Master’s degree in engineering with 3 years of experience.
• Proficiency with one or more data/signal analysis tools such as MATLAB, Excel, Python (e.g., SciPy), or other comparable products
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Must be U.S. Citizen and can obtain a DoD Security Clearance

Desired Experience

• Experience with climatic, vibration, mechanical shock, Electromagnetic Effects (EME), and Insensitive Munitions (IM) Testing.
• Experience with energetic components, materials, handling, and testing
• Understanding of MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-331, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-S-901, MIL-STD-2105, JOTP-052 and JOTP-053 standards and guidelines
• Familiarity with commercial/government environmental and EME test facilities

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00

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.