RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
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.
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Test Systems Engineer (Engineer Energetics Manufacturing 1/2) – Level 1 or Level 2 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
As a Test Systems Engineer (Engineer Energetics Manufacturing 1/2), work with senior engineers to maintain and/or develop control systems in support of environmental, structural, dynamic, and static test processes for aerospace components including; rocket motors, rocket motor initiation systems, ordnance devices, and illuminating devices.
This position will work a 4/10 schedule, with every Friday off.
In this job, you will:
- Candidate for this position will be part of a team that is responsible for designing, documenting and overseeing the build, installation and checkout process for test support equipment.
- Candidate will work with Test Engineering and Operations to document ground test equipment electrical and mechanical designs, test setups, and bay configurations.
- Must have a willingness to learn how to manage complex test projects and be non-compromising with regards to safety even when working under pressure.
- Must be comfortable presenting technical data to leadership and review boards.
- Test systems engineers spend time in test facilities (including at offsite customers) developing solutions to a variety of complex testing challenges.
- Other duties as assigned
This position can be filled at either a Level 1 or Level 2.
Basic Qualifications for Level 1:
- Bachelor’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- Must be able to qualify for an Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm (ATF) “Explosives Possessor” designation.
- Must be disciplined to follow detailed instructions and comply with procedures.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to create clear and understandable documentation
Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
- Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- Must be able to qualify for an Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm (ATF) “Explosives Possessor” designation.
- Must be disciplined to follow detailed instructions and comply with procedures.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to create clear and understandable documentation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience working with electrical, mechanical and software aspects of automated control systems.
- NI LabVIEW certification/experience a plus.
- Cable design experience
- Instrumentation and data acquisition
- Proficiency in Python and C programming languages
- PCB layout and fabrication
Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00
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. 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
