Onsite Electrical Ground Test Engineer (L3/L4) – Relocation

Northrop Grumman; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks an Electrical Ground Support Equipment Engineer to design and develop automated test equipment for space hardware. You will collaborate with hardware and software engineers to translate requirements into robust test solutions and documentation.

The role requires strong programming skills (LabVIEW/LabWindows CVI/C/C++) and experience with electrical schematics. Expect a hands-on environment with front-line troubleshooting and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience or Master’s with 3 years.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW, LabWindows CVI, or C/C++.
• Strong communication and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware and software for automated test equipment to validate flight hardware.
• Coordinate with engineers to define test requirements for space vehicle components.
• Create and review test plans, procedures, and documentation for CTE/ATE systems.
• Design end-to-end CTE/ATE solutions and ensure meeting technical, cost, and schedule targets.
• Support integration, debugging, and qualification of test equipment and interfaces.

Skills

Test hardware design

Electrical schematics

Teamwork

Communication skills

Leadership

LabVIEW

C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree (advantage)

Tools

Visio

CREO

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks an Electrical Ground Support Equipment Engineer to design and develop automated test equipment for space hardware. You will collaborate with hardware and software engineers to translate requirements into robust test solutions and documentation.

The role requires strong programming skills (LabVIEW/LabWindows CVI/C/C++) and experience with electrical schematics. Expect a hands-on environment with front-line troubleshooting and cross-functional teamwork.