Principal Engineer Test

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 89,400 - 134,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP) is looking for a Test Engineer to design and implement testing methods in New York. Candidates must have a degree in Optics/Photonics with relevant experience. Responsibilities include testing and analyzing optical/mechanical equipment for mission-enabling solutions. The position offers a salary range of $89,400.00 - $134,200.00 and comprehensive benefits including health plans and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree, 3 years with Master's, or 1 year with PhD.
• Experience with COTS equipment in laser manufacturing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment.
• Plan and arrange labor, schedules, and equipment for testing.
• Compile data and define necessary changes in testing procedures.

Skills

Optics/Photonics principles

Technical problem-solving

Independent work

COTS equipment

Optical design software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optics/Photonics or related STEM field

Tools

Zemax

CodeV

CAD tools

Job description

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission‑enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi‑domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission‑enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

What you will get to do

• Design, develop and implement testing methods and optical / mechanical equipment.
• Plan and arrange the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.
• Provide test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed.
• Compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.
• Responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area.
• Review, interpret, and analyze formal and informal requirements.

The ideal candidate will

• Possess a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in Optics/Photonics. General knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.
• Work under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

Basic Qualifications for Test Engineer

• A bachelor’s degree in Optics/Photonics or a related STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a master’s degree in Optics/Photonics or a related STEM field with 3 or more years of relevant work experience; OR a PhD in Optics/Photonics or a related STEM field with at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Experience with COTS (common off the shelf) equipment used in laser manufacturing laboratories e.g., laser diodes, energy/pulse width detection, optical devices, and mounts, etc.
• Experience with optical design software such as Zemax, CodeV, etc.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with engineering development tools such as CAD, Optical Design, with exposure to laser measurement/analysis techniques.
• Lab experience with VIS, SWIR, MWIR, LWIR camera imaging parameters such as MRC and MRTD.
• A current DoD Secret Clearance.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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.

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.

Job Category: Engineering