Test Engineer Level 2/3 (AHT)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 Defense Systems is seeking a Test Engineer Level 2/3 to work with a team of engineers to support CCA re-design. This role will involve developing and maintaining test plans, procedures, and reports with minimal supervision, as well as the creation of test reports to document test results. The candidate will be working in a cross functional team to coordinate test efforts amongst program stakeholders and test results. This position will require travel to support the test program of the AARGM and AARGM ER LRIP Production programs.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Test and Evaluation Engineering department, Advanced Weapons division. This role is 100% on site at our Northridge, Ca site with no remote or hybrid opportunities. An active Secret Clearance required to start.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for data summary, distribution, and test report authorship.
Develop executable test plans which address technical specification verification requirements
Work with internal and external customers to define and document instrumentation, data requirements, and test planning including acquisition, processing, and analysis to satisfy test objectives
Demonstrate proficiency with test planning and result communications such as Word, PowerPoint, to facilitate Customer briefings communicating test results and path forward
Proficient in the use of Logic Analyzers, Software Based Debugging tools, RF Spectrum Analyzers, and Signal Generators
Continually improve processes to address deficiencies and best practices
Develop and maintain test plans, test data, test reports, and test procedures
Perform data collection and use of reduction tools such as MATLAB, Excel
Perform testing on systems utilizing hardware in the loop and or software in the loop environments
Collaborate with other engineering functions, i.e. Systems, Software, etc, to verify requirements and SW/PL functionality
Attend and participate in external test events
​ Basic Qualifications Level 2:
Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 2+ years of experience OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 0+ years of experience.
Experience with using different test equipment, i.e. oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, DMM, signal generator, power supplies
Experience using Microsoft Office
Active government issued Secret clearance
Basic Qualifications Level 3:
Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 5+ years of experience OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of experience.
Experience with using different test equipment, i.e. oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, DMM, signal generator, power supplies
Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics
Experience in writing test plans and test reports
Experience using Microsoft Office
Active government issued Secret clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00
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.