Test Engineer (Level 2)

0902 SP - Launch Vehicles; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Test Engineer – Level 2 in Chandler, AZ. This 100% onsite role requires a strong foundation in cable testing and harness evaluation, with emphasis on developing procedures and data collection tools.

The successful candidate will design tests, plan labor and equipment, and compile results while supporting both standard and special tests. A bachelor’s in electrical or electronics engineering is preferred, with MES experience and a path to security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years of professional experience with relevant testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment for harness assemblies.
• Plans and arranges labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating devices.
• Provides test area parameters and specifies tests to be performed.
• Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, procedures, or processes.
• Tests customer samples and performs special tests as needed.

Skills

Cable Test procedures

Excel

Test equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

MES Costpoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: No

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Test Engineer – Level 2 to join our team in Chandler, AZ. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Relocation assistance is not available. The primary area of concentration for our Test Engineer will be in the cable test cell interpreting acceptance test procedures and determining the test requirements for harness assemblies. This role will also be responsible for developing Excel based data collection forms that are part / dash number specific.

The Successful Candidate:

• Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment.
• Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.
• Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed.
• Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.
• Is responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
• Experience with Cable Test procedures
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems Costpoint (MES)
• Comfortable with basic multimeter, power supplies, and automated test equipment
• Strong Excel background

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• Experience or exposure to avionics production, testing, and vehicle launch operations experience
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance

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

Our comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package is designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00 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.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.