Test Engineer, Energetics Propulsion (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Test Engineer for the Energetics Manufacturing team in Elkton, Maryland. The role focuses on test planning, instrumentation integration, and data analysis to support solid-propellant propulsion programs for government and commercial customers.

Responsibilities include coordinating safety protocols, training technicians, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure rigorous, compliant testing. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in STEM or equivalent with 2+ years related experience; Masters degree with 0+ years accepted.
• Proven ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication to clearly convey plans for operators.
• Detail-oriented with ability to see the big picture.
• Working knowledge of test instrumentation and data systems.
• Must qualify for DoD security clearance (US citizenship required) and ATF Explosives Possessor designation.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements and develop safety protocols for tests.
• Select and integrate test instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Develop ordnance initiation processes and train test technicians.
• Support other test engineers and troubleshoot test anomalies.
• Collaborate with Safety and Hazards Analysis teams for energetic tests.
• Present technical data to customers, suppliers and vendors; manage complex test projects.

Skills

Test instrumentation

Data acquisition systems

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

DoD security clearance eligible

ATF explosives designation eligible

CAD sketching

C# and Python

Relational databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Dewesoft DAQ

CAD tools

Relational databases

C# and Python

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Test Engineer for the Energetics Manufacturing team in Elkton, Maryland. The role focuses on test planning, instrumentation integration, and data analysis to support solid-propellant propulsion programs for government and commercial customers.

Responsibilities include coordinating safety protocols, training technicians, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure rigorous, compliant testing. Travel up to 10% may be required.