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Test Engineer/ Principal Test Engineer

The Test Engineer will interface with multiple business areas within the Undersea Systems portfolio and support all manner of testing that is required for producing a wide array of underwater sensors and systems. A strong aptitude for interfacing with multiple engineering disciplines is required to support the development, integration, and testing of development, prototype, and production hardware.

As a Test Engineer at Undersea Systems, you will be required to engage regularly with electrical testing using a variety of instruments, automated electrical testing using specialized test equipment, hydrostatic pressure testing, environmental stress screening for temperature and vibration, mechanical testing, fiber optic testing, and acoustic testing. The Test Engineer's activities will range from design of tests and fixtures, to hands-on testing, to analysis of failure trends, to project management, and root cause / corrective action.

Roles and responsibilities of the Test Engineer include, but are not limited to:

  • Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment
  • Troubleshoots and supports Production and Engineering hardware
  • Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements
  • Supports technicians through troubleshoot and training
  • Analyzes test data and identifies early trends
  • Supports program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions
  • Collaborates with design engineering to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutions
The successful candidate will possess analytical skills to review requirements, test plans, and test scenarios. He or she will have the ability to effectively communicate and work with manufacturing, test engineering, and design engineering personnel. He/she should also be self-directed, organized, team oriented and have previous experience with MS Office tools.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications below.

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Qualifications:

This job may be filled at a Test Engineer or a Principal Test Engineer based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for a Test Engineer are:
  • BS degree in a STEM field and 2+ years of related experience, or a MS degree and 0+ year's of experience
  • 4 additional years' of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
  • Experience with electrical test equipment (scopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator)
  • Familiarity with basic concepts of electrical circuit design and troubleshooting
  • Familiarity with basic concepts of mechanical design
  • Active or current TS/SCI clearance
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office Products

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Test Engineer:
  • BS degree in a STEM Field and 5+ years' of experience, MS degree and 3+ years' of experience, or PhD and 0+ years' of experience.
  • 4 additional years' of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
  • Experience with electrical test equipment (scopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator)
  • Familiarity with basic concepts of electrical circuit design and troubleshooting
  • Familiarity with basic concepts of mechanical design
  • Active or current TS/SCI clearance
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office Products

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Years of military experience in a technical specialty
  • Experience in military or aviation maintenance/repair in a shop lead and/or Quality Control role.
  • Experience with the use, build, and/or testing of sonar systems
  • Experience with testing of fiber optics cables and devices
  • Experience with National Instruments products, specifically Lab View
  • Active or current TS/SCI clearance with CI poly

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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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