Principal Electrical Test Engineer – Level 3

About the role

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Principal Electrical Test Engineer – Level 3 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Responsibilities

• Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints
• Utilizes test infrastructure to dry run and execute system level verification
• Role entails collaboration with various disciplines at the element, subsystems, and unit level through multiple working groups to refine requirements & verification, interfaces, test equipment and test methodology
• Leads a team and performs troubleshooting and resolution of HW/SW configuration issues on systems to resolve issues related to system functionality
• Generates test products and automated test scripts for System Level Testing
• Adheres to and maintains processes and procedures for the assembly integration and test of space vehicles
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Experience with Integration and Test campaigns
• Experience with Telemetry, Tracking & Commanding Subsystem
• Willing and able to travel offsite to Gilbert, AZ as needed
• Experience in test script development
• Experience in leading a technical team
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance
• Willing and able to support multiple shifts and weekends as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Electrical Ground Support Equipment software including PCOS and Raptor
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and knowledge of spacecraft production processes and procedures
• Possess strong leadership qualities, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
• Electrical Integration & Test team experience
• Ability to operate in a large Integration and Test environment with multiple disciplines
• Ability to function as a member of a large team
• Experience with oscilloscopes, RF Test Equipment, RF and DC cables
• Experience with payload subsystems: Comm Payload, Mission Payload, IN-Band and Out of Band Command & Data Handling
• Experience with Test Sets associated with Comm Payloads
• Experience troubleshooting anomalous hardware and software
• Basic Programming Skills in one or more of these areas: Python, C, Matlab, Excel

Clearance

This position requires Secret clearance at time of application and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.

Travel

Yes, 50% of the time, including travel to Gilbert, AZ as needed.

Schedule

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 – $171,000.00 (base salary determined by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions).