Senior Hardware Test Engineer - Onsite, Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Cincinnati is seeking a Principal Hardware Test Engineer to join the SEIT team in Cincinnati, OH. The role involves developing and executing hardware test plans, performing integration testing, and coordinating with cross-functional teams in a 100% on-site environment.

You will lead verification activities across the program lifecycle, including requirements analysis, test procedure development, data analysis, and formal reporting, with emphasis on TRRs and interface with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of related test experience, or a Master’s Degree with 3 years, or a PhD with 1 year.
• Experience authoring hardware test procedures and managing hardware test facility interfaces.
• Experience with hardware test execution, diagnostics, and verification with traceability.
• Strong knowledge of standard test equipment: RF meters, generators, analyzers, oscilloscopes, and more.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Python; familiarity with test interfaces like Ethernet, USB, GPIB, RS-232/422.
• Active US Government Secret security clearance or ability to obtain; US Citizenship required.
• On-site work is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware test requirements and detailed integration test plans, procedures, TRRs, data, and reports.
• Execute hardware qualification testing in accordance with requirements and plans.
• Conduct hardware tests and manage problem resolution across teams.
• Lead cross-functional testing with hardware, software, and systems engineers.
• Conduct technical reviews such as Test Readiness Reviews with stakeholders and customers.

Skills

Hardware testing

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

Test instrumentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

RF Power Meters

Frequency Generators

Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Waveform Generators

Synthesizers

Digitizers

Signal Analyzers

Job description

Northrop Grumman Cincinnati is seeking a Principal Hardware Test Engineer to join the SEIT team in Cincinnati, OH. The role involves developing and executing hardware test plans, performing integration testing, and coordinating with cross-functional teams in a 100% on-site environment.

You will lead verification activities across the program lifecycle, including requirements analysis, test procedure development, data analysis, and formal reporting, with emphasis on TRRs and interface with