Test Engineer (Level 2)

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.

About the role

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Test Engineer – Level 2 to join our team in Chandler, AZ. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The primary area of concentration will be in the cable test cell interpreting acceptance test procedures and determining the test requirements for harness assemblies. This role will also be responsible for developing Excel-based data collection forms that are part/dash number specific.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment.
• Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.
• Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed.
• Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.
• Is responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
• Experience with cable test procedures.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems Costpoint (MES).
• Comfortable with basic multimeter, power supplies, and automated test equipment.
• Strong Excel background.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Experience or exposure to avionics production, testing, and vehicle launch operations.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Schedule

We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off).

Pay

Primary level salary range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00. 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. 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.

Benefits

Our comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package is designed to help you thrive at work and in life. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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