Staff Integration and Test Electro-Optical Engineer (Level 5)

0902 SP - Launch Vehicles; United States; On-site; USD 168,200 - 252,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company‑paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ seeks a Staff Electro‑Optical Engineer (Level 5) to join the Integration and Test team in Launch Systems. The role is 100% on‑site in Chandler, with no relocation assistance.

You will lead EO/IR testing, develop procedures, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety and producibility across space hardware. The candidate should have 12+ years in EE (or 10+ with MS), experience with EO/IR systems, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years with a BS or 10+ with an MS in Electrical Engineering or a qualifying discipline.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Experience with EO/IR systems and imaging optics at a systems level.
• Experience with cleanroom operations ISO‑6, ISO‑7.
• Hands-on electrical testing and diagnostic experience.
• Familiarity with Space Environment test requirements (thermal vacuum, vibration, etc.).
• Experience with aerospace standards and documenting hardware discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical understanding of seeker systems to address customer scope requirements.
• Lead hands-on electrical testing of EO/IR systems at a systems level.
• Develop and maintain EO/IR assembly and test procedures for launch vehicle systems.
• Incorporate hardware/software design changes and disposition discrepancies.
• Coordinate day-to-day I&T activities across engineering disciplines and lead status meetings.
• Mentor and train junior engineers; transfer knowledge to I&T staff.
• Ensure producibility/testability concepts in early design phases.
• Oversee I&T bay and cleanroom activities to meet safety standards.

Skills

EO/IR systems knowledge

Electrical testing

Cleanroom ISO-6/ISO-7

Systems-level analysis

MES / digital work instructions

Engineering leadership

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Electro-Optical Engineering or Physics

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the time.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is searching for a Staff Electro‑Optical Engineer (Level 5) to be part of our Integration and Test team in Launch Systems at our Chandler, AZ facility. This position will be 100% on‑site in Chandler. Relocation assistance is not available.

Job Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining a strong technical understanding of seeker systems to aid in identification and troubleshooting of potential issues and ensuring all requirements from the customer’s statement of scope are addressed.
• Leading, directing, and performing hands‑on electrical testing of EO/IR (Electro‑Optical/Infrared) systems such as sensors and imaging optics at a systems level.
• Developing and maintaining EO/IR assembly and test procedures for launch vehicle systems (sensors, imaging optics, etc.) and electronic ground support equipment.
• Incorporating hardware and/or software design changes.
• Documenting and dispositioning hardware discrepancies, pursuing root cause and corrective actions.
• Coordinating and scheduling day‑to‑day integration and test activities across engineering disciplines by communicating with lead engineers; leading and participating in daily status meetings.
• Leading, training, and tasking cross‑functional engineers and team members.
• Transferring knowledge to less experienced I&T engineers.
• Asserting producibility and testability concepts into early design phases.
• Overseeing all I&T bay and cleanroom activities to ensure compliance with safety standards, Launch Systems procedures, processes, and command media.
• Ensuring special test equipment is maintained, calibrated, and ready for use.

Travel expectation: 10–20%.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a qualifying discipline; 10 years with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or a qualifying discipline.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Understanding/experience with EO/IR systems such as sensors and imaging optics at a systems level.
• Experience with cleanroom operations ISO‑6, ISO‑7.
• Hands‑on electrical testing and diagnostic experience.
• Understanding of Space Environment test requirements—thermal vacuum, cycle testing, vibration, and shock testing, etc.
• Experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, high‑voltage systems, and laser systems.
• Experience with aerospace standards and guidelines.
• Experience with documenting and dispositioning hardware discrepancies and pursuing root cause and corrective actions.
• Experience with MES or other digital work instruction platforms.
• Experience leading and training junior engineers and/or team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electro‑Optical Engineering or Physics.
• Active U.S. Government security clearance of Secret or above.
• Experience with relevant seeker con‑ops and performance needs.
• Experience with optical imaging systems ranging from the visible to LWIR spectrum.
• Extensive experience with EO/IR systems such as sensors and imaging optics at a systems level.
• Former or current EE lead on other LV programs or similar programs.
• Extensive experience with Space Environment test requirements—thermal vacuum, cycle testing, vibration, and shock testing.
• Extensive experience with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high‑voltage systems.
• Extensive experience with aerospace standards and guidelines.
• Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification.
• Experience with external customer interfacing, including meetings, presentations, and negotiations.
• Extensive experience with MES or other digital work instruction platforms.

We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon–Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off).

Primary Level Salary Range: $168,200.00 – $252,200.00. The above salary range is a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions when determining offers. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, a discretionary bonus, and, for senior positions, long‑term incentives.

Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.