Electronic Test Engineer - Space Systems
Requisition ID: R10174759
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Gilbert, Arizona, United States of America
- Clearance Type: None
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.
Our Tactical Space Systems Division Integration and Test group is seeking an Electronics Engineer (Level 2) to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in Gilbert, AZ. You will have the opportunity to design, develop, and execute test procedures and automated test scripts using spacecraft commands, telemetry, and electrical ground support equipment. The ideal candidate has system level test experience working with spacecraft flight hardware and good computer skills. Daily responsibilities will require test preparation leading to direct contact with satellite and space flight hardware. Candidate must be able to tackle issues utilizing skills obtained in the field of electrical engineering, or a related discipline, preferably as it relates to system level integration and test. Required skills include the ability to communicate clearly, and to use critical thinking in troubleshoot of problems. The ability to use a scripting language and formulate automated test scripts is highly desirable. International travel to support launch campaigns may be required. Shift and weekend work to support testing will be required periodically.
Responsibilities:
- General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques
- Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks
- Understands NG test engineering practices and principles
- Understands both electrical circuits and software within the flight hardware and EGSE
- Supports EGSE and flight hardware test/troubleshooting efforts and ability to perform this tasking with little to no oversight from another Electrical Engineer
- Fully grasps escalation plan when test errors are encountered. Participates in anomaly resolution process while offering technical solutions for FRB approval.
- Travel and support different shifts when required
- Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned
- Follows established procedures
- Has technical insight and experience to know if test set-up and results make sense
- Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects
- Ability to establish and maintain infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters.
Basic Qualifications:
- Electronics Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or equivalent) with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree with 0 years of related engineering experience
- Demonstrate ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion
- Demonstrate ability to learn and integrate new programming languages based off previous experience
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active and current DoD TS/SCI or higher security clearance with investigation in the last five (5) years
- Experience with any of the following: Microsoft Visio, National Instruments LabView
- Experience with hardware or software testing and test scripting
- Experience in Electronics troubleshooting, RF test configuration testing, Environments testing (Vibration Analysis/Thermal Vacuum chamber testing)
- Experience in Automated Test Equipment usage and troubleshooting
- Programming experience with any of the following languages: Python, C, C++, Perl
- Experience with version control tools (Subversion, Git)
- Experience with Linux OS
- Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test)
Employees may be eligible for 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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.