Sr Staff Engineer Electromechanical

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 193,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Staff Electromechanical Engineer to join our Structures Test Lab in Redondo Beach, CA. This on-site role requires extensive hands-on expertise with electromechanical systems, data acquisition, and instrumentation across tests from components to full-scale hardware.

The ideal candidate has 14+ years in STEM fields, with advanced degrees, and is capable of leading teams, deriving requirements, and coordinating test activities while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 14 years with a bachelor’s degree in STEM; 12 years with Masters in STEM; 9 years with a Ph.D. in STEM.
• 10 years direct hands-on experience with test, instrumentation & control engineering applications.
• Ability to obtain US Government Secret or Top-Secret clearance.
• Familiarity with data acquisition and load control hardware and related instrumentation.
• Experience with structures testing and test stands.

Responsibilities

• Test lifecycle management from requirements derivation to test reporting.
• Develop and assemble mechanical/electromechanical components and test stands.
• Operate and troubleshoot data acquisition systems with thousands of sensors.
• Design, program, and maintain load control instrumentation and systems.
• Lead and mentor entry-level engineers and technicians.

Skills

Electromechanical engineering

Test instrumentation

Data acquisition

Leadership

Control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

LabVIEW

AutoCAD

CATIA

NX

VBA

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:

Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr Staff Electromechanical Engineer to join our Structures Test Lab (STL). The STL performs structural testing, both static and fatigue, ranging from component level to full scale article on both R&D and flight hardware. This role is in Redondo Beach, CA. This role requires 100% on site work. Candidates will apply their electrical, mechanical, and computer skills to this job. They should possess a background in requirements derivation, process adherence, test fixture design, test setup, test planning, PDR/CDR/TRR, PID controls, and data analysis. While collaborating with various disciplines and different levels of personnel throughout all phases of structural testing toward a collective objective, they must exhibit excellent communication skills and exceptional abilities to work well within a diverse team. Functional performance includes a unique role that requires the candidate to demonstrate proficiency in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic facets involved with all testing functions interchangeably. Candidates must also have familiarity with operating and the basic concepts pertaining to data acquisition and load control hardware, as well as related instrumentation such as: LVDTs, Strain Gages, String Pots, and Load Cells. Candidate will potentially serve as a leader and mentor to entry-level engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Test Lifecycle Management - requirements derivation, Fixture Design, Fixture procurement and fabrication, test setup integration, test planning, support various gate reviews, test execution and test reporting.
• Contributes to the development, fabrication and assembly of mechanical and electromechanical components, sub-assemblies, systems, and full-scale test stands.
• Work with state of the art, load control and data acquisition systems to execute testing containing hundreds of load/position/pressure control channels while acquiring feedback /data from thousands of sensors.
• Hardware and instrumentation design, set-up, program, and operation, troubleshooting, data reduction, test report preparation/presentation and maintain load control and data acquisition systems.
• Plan and arrange for the equipment and personnel required to fulfill test requirements.
• Co-Author and publish test/instrumentation procedures, test reports and other documents as necessary to support the SOW.
• Participate in formal readiness reviews throughout all phases of testing.
• Participate in post-test data evaluation, issue identification, and resolutions.
• Set up, install, and troubleshoot all types of instrumentation (load cells, LVDTs, strain gages, string pots, thermocouples, etc.) and understand their associated functional concepts.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications

14 years with a bachelor’s degree in STEM; 12 Years with Masters in STEM; 9 years with a Ph.D. in STEM 10 years direct hands-on experience with test, instrumentation & control engineering applications with Moog and/or MTS control system Ability to obtain US Government Secret or Top-Secret clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Proficiency with Electromechanical/Instrumentation Engineering concepts and functions such as control system setup and tuning processes as well as basic data acquisition/signal conditioning principles Candidate must have familiarity with operating and the basic concepts pertaining to data acquisition and load control hardware as well as related instrumentation such as: LVDTs, Strain Gages, String Pots, Load Cells, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with structures testing, load control and data acquisition systems Experience in mechanical assembly & test, analog electronics, transducers, strain gage design & installation Hands-on skill application in servo valves, pneumatic/hydraulic system design, set up, and checkout Ability to assess complex anomalies, apply strong critical thinking skills, and develop resolutions effectively within a team Experienced user in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, AutoCAD, CATIA, NX Proficiency with C syntax, LabView, and VBA programming/scripting Applies electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing. Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems. Must be able to immediately contribute to the development, fabrication and assembly of mechanical and electromechanical components, sub-assemblies, systems and full-scale test stands

Primary Level Salary Range

$192,800.00 - $289,200.00 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. 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.

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