Test Engineer Level 2/3

About the role

The rotating machinery team within the Systems Integration and Test group is seeking an innovative, self-driven Test Engineer Level 2/3 to join our dynamic, multifaceted team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that our propulsion and power generation equipment meet the stringent testing requirements for our nation’s newest submarines and aircraft carriers.
• System-level tests of turbine-generators and gear-driven propulsion units.
• Integrate data-acquisition systems and program automation routines.
• Acquire and analyze data, control test conduct, and write procedures and reports.
• Learn about the technologies that make our power-generation and propulsion systems unique.
• Support 24/7 system-level test campaigns in our factory.
• Work flexible schedules, including night shifts 30-70% of the time.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications for Level 2: Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 2 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in STEM with no relevant experience.
• Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 5 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in STEM with 3 years relevant work experience.
• Experience using benchtop instrumentation (e.g. spectrum analyzers and digital multimeters).
• Ability to interpret basic circuit diagrams.
• Willingness to work night shift 30-70% of the time.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering preferred.
• Industry experience related to testing and troubleshooting preferred.
• Programming and/or automation experience (e.g. MATLAB, Python, C/C++, C#, Visual Basic, and LabVIEW) preferred.
• PLC programming experience (e.g. Allen Bradley) preferred.
• Experience testing rotating machinery preferred.
• Experience using multi-channel data acquisition (DAQ) systems preferred.
• Experience testing large structures preferred.
• Systems-Engineering experience preferred.
• Military Experience (Navy experience a plus) preferred.

Skills

• Collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented.
• Focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility.
• Flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00