Test Engineer level 2/3 - (STE Project Lead)- (AHT) at Northrop Grumman

Northridge, CA 91329

About the Job

Requisition ID: R10176581

Category: Engineering
Location: Northridge, California, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 50% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1

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 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 is currently seeking a Test Engineer / Principal Test Engineer (STE- Special Test Equip. Engineer) - *With Interim Clearance Required to start work with our talented Advanced Weapons team located in Northridge, CA.

**This will be an on-site position with 50% travel to our Ridgecrest, CA site.

Job Description and Responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to):

STE lead and Production Support - multiple test stations and test adapters that need to be built, drawing packages completed, etc
Coordinate with STE team to coordinate dependencies (personnel, hardware, documentation, etc.) to support completion of activities according to schedule
Coordinate with subcontracts for status updates on supplier STE
Escalate risks to program or task schedule
Provide status to Program Manager (PM)
Experience in architecting, design, integration, and test experience with special test equipment.
Experience troubleshooting hardware using standard test equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, scopes, etc.
Experience in special test equipment, including multipurpose integrated test units engineered, designed, fabricated, or modified to accomplish special-purpose testing when performing a contract.
Experience in Special Tooling, jigs, dies, fixtures, molds, patterns, taps, gauges, and all components.
Experience developing systems test requirements, verification and validation and verification strategies, and verification planning.
Experience with Visual Studio, C#, and .Net Framework.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good software skills, especially in scripting languages.
Knowledge of engineering and testing procedures.
Knowledge of digital and RF components and circuitry required.
Deep understanding of materials, circuits, and equipment function.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Be an excellent team player with lead capability/experience.
Provide status to Program Manager (PM)
Experience in architecting, design, integration, and test experience with special test equipment.
Experience troubleshooting hardware using standard test equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, scopes, etc.

Experience in special test equipment, including multipurpose integrated test units engineered, designed, fabricated, or modified to accomplish special-purpose testing when performing a contract.
Experience in Special Tooling, jigs, dies, fixtures, molds, patterns, taps, gauges, and all components.
Experience developing systems test requirements, verification and validation and verification strategies, and verification planning.
Experience with Visual Studio, C#, and .Net Framework.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good software skills, especially in scripting languages.
Knowledge of engineering and testing procedures.
Knowledge of digital and RF components and circuitry required.
Deep understanding of materials, circuits, and equipment function.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Be an excellent team player with lead capability/experience.

Basic Qualifications for a Test Engineer (Level T02):

Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)
Minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering/test or infrastructure/architecture experience. Or, Masters Degree with 0 years of relevant engineering experience in related field.
Experience project lead planning and organizing the project, setting deadlines and milestones.
Experience managing the schedule and delegating tasks to team members.
Experience preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring assigned engineering projects.
Experience managing the team effectively, delegating tasks, providing feedback and support, and ensuring that the team works together toward the project's success.
*Must have STEM, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering with experience in troubleshooting.
*Interim Clearance Required to Start.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Test Engineer (Level T03):

Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)
Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering/test or infrastructure/architecture experience. Or, Masters Degree with 3 years of relevant engineering experience in related field.
Experience project lead planning and organizing the project, setting deadlines and milestones.
Experience managing the schedule and delegating tasks to team members.
Experience preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring assigned engineering projects.
Experience managing the team effectively, delegating tasks, providing feedback and support, and ensuring that the team works together toward the project's success.
Interim Clearance Required to Start.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (investigation completed within last 5 years)
Experience in testing electronics, technical leadership, problem-solving, and team collaboration.
Experience in project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience motivating teams and solving problems.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Overlooking and ensuring a smooth workflow.

*Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley.

Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach or snow ski at our local mountains. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest.

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Salary Range: $79,300 - $118,900
Salary Range 2: $97,500 - $146,300
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.
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.
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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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