Test Engineer (Electrical/CS) - Instrumentation & DAS

Northrop Grumman; West Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in West Virginia is seeking a Test Engineer (Level 1/2) to support rocket testing at the Rocket Center site. The role involves code work, MATLAB processing, and DAS software alongside hardware health monitoring.

The candidate will review electrical schematics, calibrate equipment, and analyze test data to ensure safe, reliable tests. Entry-level and experienced tracks are defined, with potential for growth and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science with 0–1 years for Level 1 or 2+ years (or Master) for Level 2.
• Knowledge of test instrumentation (pressure, force, acceleration, position, temperature, strain, etc.).
• Basic understanding of a PID control system.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel).
• Able to collaborate in a team to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify static rocket motor test designs/methodologies.
• Monitor equipment and evaluate health/obsolescence; investigate new tech.
• Perform electrical schematic reviews and changes to maintain efficiency.
• Post-test data review to validate test execution; analyze results.

Skills

Test instrumentation

PID control

Excel

MATLAB

LabVIEW

VBA

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Master's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Excel macros

MATLAB

LabVIEW

DAS software

Job description

Northrop Grumman in West Virginia is seeking a Test Engineer (Level 1/2) to support rocket testing at the Rocket Center site. The role involves code work, MATLAB processing, and DAS software alongside hardware health monitoring.

The candidate will review electrical schematics, calibrate equipment, and analyze test data to ensure safe, reliable tests. Entry-level and experienced tracks are defined, with potential for growth and team collaboration.