Senior Mechanical & Electrical Test Engineer (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA, seeks an Engineer/Principal Engineer (Level 2/3) to support Space Systems Specialty Test Team. The role covers electrical and mechanical testing across multiple disciplines, with test planning, hardware design, and data analysis.

Qualifications include STEM degrees and 2–5 years of related experience, plus the ability to obtain a DOD Secret/Top Secret clearance. The position offers a 9/80 schedule and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural/flight test or R&D environments.
• Familiarity with mechanical engineering and test operations SOPs.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DOD Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, operate, and maintain load control and data acquisition systems.
• Plan equipment and personnel to fulfill test requirements.
• Develop, fabricate and assemble mechanical and electromechanical components and test stands.
• Participate in readiness reviews and post-test data evaluation.
• Document test results and resolutions with clear communication.

Skills

Structural testing

Data acquisition

Test engineering

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

Tools

Oscilloscope (O-scope)

Pulse generator

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA, seeks an Engineer/Principal Engineer (Level 2/3) to support Space Systems Specialty Test Team. The role covers electrical and mechanical testing across multiple disciplines, with test planning, hardware design, and data analysis.

Qualifications include STEM degrees and 2–5 years of related experience, plus the ability to obtain a DOD Secret/Top Secret clearance. The position offers a 9/80 schedule and full benefits.