Sr Staff Integration & Test Engineer (AHT)

United States-California-Northridgesenior

EngineeringQa Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Develop, validate, and verify system- and subsystem-level test plans, detailed test procedures, and formal test reports in accordance with program and customer

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EngineeringQa Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 is seeking a Sr. Staff Integration & Test Engineer (Level 6) who will report directly to the Director of Systems Integration, Verification & Validation and support multiple programs within the Test and Evaluation Engineering Directorate. This role partners with engineers, program managers, and operations to deliver integrated systems for flight tests and other external test events.

The engineer will also work in laboratory environments to prepare hardware and systems for test events and upcoming flights, and will interface directly with customers to coordinate activities at government facilities.

The qualified candidate will join Northrop Grumman’s Test and Evaluation Engineering department, Advanced Weapons division, located in Northridge, CA.

Responsibilities

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→Develop, validate, and verify system- and subsystem-level test plans, detailed test procedures, and formal test reports in accordance with program and customer requirements
→Develop and implement solutions to complex integration and test anomalies, including test-stand, instrumentation, and interface issues
→Perform root-cause isolation and troubleshooting of failures related to the unit under test (UUT), test equipment, and system interfaces
→Utilize analysis tools and applications (e.g., MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or similar) to perform data reduction, signal analysis, and results interpretation
→Execute functional, performance, and environmental tests by following ATPs and technical memos, ensuring proper configuration control and test readiness
→Define and document instrumentation and data acquisition architectures, data requirements, and test configurations for both laboratory and field/flight test environments
→Collaborate with hardware, systems, software, and manufacturing engineering to resolve integration issues and drive design-for-test improvements
→Participate in and support technical reviews (TRRs, FRRs, and others), providing test scope, readiness artifacts, and closure of action items
→Prepare and present technical status, issues, risks, and recommended mitigations to upper leadership and program management

Requirements

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Bachelor of Science with 14 years of related experience; Master’s degree with 12 years of related experience; or PhD with 10 years of related experience
Experience using electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, DMM, signal generator, power supplies)
Experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics
Experience in system integration, qualification testing, and requirements tracking/verification
Demonstrated digital and analog circuit troubleshooting skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present technical approaches and findings
Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Experience designing, developing, and implementing testing methods and test equipment
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and to act as a team lead for larger test efforts
Previous experience on DoD military development and/or production programs
Knowledge of environmental stress screening (ESS) procedures
Experience troubleshooting test and system issues, including participation in RCCAs (Root Cause and Corrective Actions)

Primary Level Salary Range: $175,300.00 - $262,900.00

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.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

United States-California-Northridge

On-site at the office

Who can apply

Same as job location

About this job

Pay per year: $175,300–$262,900 a year; 69% above the $130,000 median for Qa Engineer jobs on Jobera (744 salaries).
Posted: 16 days ago
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