Space Test Engineer (L2-L3) - Onsite, Aerospace

0904 SP - Space Components; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Test Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3 to join our MEP Team in San Diego, California. This 100% onsite role supports the Static Load Test functions within the Test Lab, defining test parameters, executing tests, and compiling data for reports.

Responsibilities include creating test plans, designing fixtures, coordinating labor and equipment, and presenting test readiness reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in STEM with 2 years of experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience and familiarity with the behavior of space composite materials, adhesives, and construction.
• Experience handling and testing hardware.
• Experience with test instrumentation (strain, load, temperature) and electronic data acquisition, including test troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret and understand specifications, statements of work (SOWs), and drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to convert customer defined requirements into clear, written procedures.
• Strong problem solving skills, including mechanical aptitude, the ability to multitask, and the ability to prioritize work.
• US Citizenship

Responsibilities

• Create test plans and procedures based on customer requirements and/or program team direction.
• Collaborate with Design and Tooling engineering to create test fixture designs and model test setups electronically.
• Plan and coordinate the labor, schedule, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.
• Oversee assembly and validation of test fixtures and test setups.
• Perform physical and/or static load tests and document into customer deliverable reports.
• Participate in and present at internal and external (customer) test readiness reviews (TRRs), including preparation of presentation materials.
• Communicate with internal management and customers during Test execution.
• Support continuous improvement and lean initiative tasks, including current state process definition, identification of non-value added activity, and future state planning.

Skills

Space materials

Test instrumentation

SOW interpretation

Hardware testing

Data acquisition

Problem solving

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelors in STEM

Masters in STEM

Tools

Electrical data acquisition

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Test Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3 to join our MEP Team in San Diego, California. This 100% onsite role supports the Static Load Test functions within the Test Lab, defining test parameters, executing tests, and compiling data for reports.

Responsibilities include creating test plans, designing fixtures, coordinating labor and equipment, and presenting test readiness reviews.