Associate Engineering Environmental Test - Space Systems
Requisition ID: R10188337
Category: Engineering
Location: Dulles, Virginia, 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
Positions Available: 1
Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Dulles, VA specializes in the Integration, Test and Launch of the Space Systems for Commercial, DOD and NASA customers. Seeking an Associate Level Engineer in support of a large Environmental Test facility in the Space Industry. Will work with and direct highly talented and motivated Technician staff. Will support other engineers in the planning, design and implementation and testing of complex test setups in the areas of Vibration, Thermal Vacuum, Static measurements and mass properties among other areas. Position is for an Engineer seeking the ability to work hands on with complicated testing equipment in an environment that is dynamic and rewarding.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 to 2 years Test engineering experience
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Government Security clearance.
- Energetic person with great people skills.
- Ability to support occasional shifts and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferred Bachelor degree types – Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineer with some Mechanical Background.
- Knowledge of general Environmental Testing in a Space or Defense manufacturing environment.
- TS SCI security clearance.
- Hands on experience in setup and running vibration equipment.
- Hands on experience with Thermal Vacuum testing and equipment.
- Knowledge of Vacuum theories and equipment.
- Proficient in Microsoft office and Windows file structure.
- Knowledge in basic electrical circuits AC/DC.
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.
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.