Northrop Grumman
Test Engineer
Plymouth, MN
Dec 22, 2024
$77,600 - $116,400 a year
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: R10181062
Category: Engineering
Location: Plymouth, Minnesota, United States of America
Clearance Type: None
Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Test Engineer to support our Armament Systems Business located in Plymouth, MN.
Responsibilities:

• Ensure product quality by creating production test equipment for military/aerospace products. Includes programming, debugging, and deploying into production equipment that adjusts, calibrates and certifies device specifications.
• Design, develop, and implement cost-effective methods of testing for Design Verification.
• Maintain and update test equipment supporting functional board level and final acceptance testers.
• Understand the functionality of several products to reduce test time or suggest additional tests.
• Participate in design reviews and design for testability.
• Assist on fixture fabrication and ordering of parts and managing suppliers.
• Prepare test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures, instrument racks and equipment.
• Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, manufacturing processes, or test requirements.
• Understand product requirements to select sensors and instrumentation to creates a full test strategy.
• Function as liaison between Design Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure that innovative new product designs can be manufactured cost effectively with high quality. Perform Design for Testability and coverage analysis.
• Understand costumer requirements documentation and translate to test cases for DVT and production test.
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or STEM discipline, plus 2 years of professional experience in building and maintaining automated test equipment (ATE);
Or master's degree plus 0 years of experience
• Experience as Electrical Engineer or Computer Engineer oriented to hardware.
• Must be US citizen.
• Ability to acquire Government Secret clearance after hiring.
• 1-2 years of experience on LabVIEW programming (C++ and OOP is a plus).
• Read/understand schematics, understand embedded software and communication protocols.
• Digital and Analog Electronics experience to design circuitry for signal conditioning and isolation.
• Knowledge in ICT programming or board level testing is desired.
• Knowledge in Electrical and Functional Testers with: Interfaces, Pneumatic Systems, Communication protocols, PXI and GPIB instruments test platforms (Vision Systems is a plus)
• Work on site with flexible work arrangement. Able to travel 10% of time (domestic).
• Solid communication skills and ability to clearly establish verbal communication with remote audience.
• Ability to manage multiple & concurrent tasks while maintaining a sense of urgency.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, team working, self-motivation, leadership.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to cross-functional team members.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, rapidly changing, short turn-around environment.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is highly desired
• Experience with high-volume device assembly and PCB fabrication practices. Experience designing test fixtures and product testing under high and low temperatures extremes.
• Green belt or experienced use of Six Sigma tools: DOE, R&R, MSE, DFSS is preferred.
• 1 year experience on ICT (Keysight i3070 preferable)
• PWB layout and design experience.
Salary Range: $77,600 - $116,400
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-9dc84981-dea6-4f5f-94d6-0d9e6fe27444
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Test Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Plymouth, MN
Dec 22, 2024
$77,600 - $116,400 a year
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