Principal Electrical Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking an electrical engineer to design and develop testing methods for space electronic products. The position requires a strong background in electronics, experience with LabVIEW, and the ability to carry out comprehensive testing procedures. Candidates will contribute to groundbreaking projects that support important missions in space science and defense.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in test plans and design, or MS with 3 years, or 10 years in lieu of degree.
• Solid background in power systems, digital/analog electronics.
• Familiarity with bench test equipment and automated software testing.

Responsibilities

• Design special test equipment and develop testing methods for space electronic products.
• Conduct product qualification, environmental, and acceptance level testing.
• Compile test data and generate test reports.

Skills

Electronic circuit design

LabVIEW Test Software

Multi-disciplined electronics

Power systems

Digital electronics

Analog electronics

Testing methodology

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS degree

PhD

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Arbitrary waveform generators

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS), located in Lanham Maryland, specializes in high performance, high reliability avionics and Space Flight subsystems for Aerospace, Defense, Space, Nuclear Defense and Instrumentation applications. ATS' space products have supported more than 28 space missions over a period of 25 years. These missions stretch back to Apollo and the beginning of the US Space Program and include a large diversity of civil and military programs, including notable programs like SBIRS, X-37B, Hubble, Orbital Express, Space Station, Shuttle, Mars Lander, Astronaut EMU Suits and 20 other NASA missions including four of their early small satellites. ATS was one of the first organizations in Northrop Grumman to foresee the potential of evolving Small Satellite technologies for application within the military, civil and commercial space markets.

PLEASE NOTE: The ATS group will be moving from Lanham, MD to a new, state of the art facility in Hanover, MD in early 2026

The qualified candidate will perform detailed design of special test equipment and develop testing methods to facilitate electrical tests, system integration, qualification and acceptance test of space electronic products. Design responsibilities include electronic circuit design, mechanical design and development of LabVIEW test software. Responsibilities will also include developing test plans and procedures to assure product conforms to customer requirements; Conducting product qualification, environmental and acceptance level testing; Compiling test data and generation of test reports.

NOTE: Some shift work will be required.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or STEM degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience with the development test plans and procedures and design experience; or MS degree with 3 years of exp; or PhD, or 10 years of exp in lieu of degree.
• Solid multi-disciplined electronics background, in power systems, digital and analog electronics and electronic systems, experience designing electronic circuits and LabVIEW Test Software.
• Familiarity with bench test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, arbitrary waveform generators, etc.), automated software driven test equipment (LabVIEW) and custom board, box and system level test set design. Familiarity programming and operating thermal chambers.
• Willingness and ability to work occasional shifts/weekends to cover 24/7 environmental tests.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering strongly preferredover other STEM degrees
• Experience with spaceflight electronics
• Experience in the Aerospace industry

Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00 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.