Electrical Test Engineer - Level 3/4 (AHT)
Quick Summary
Communication and Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., EGSE, Design Engineering, Manufacturing) Actively participate in design reviews, peer evaluations,
Participate in Gilbert, AZ-based Test Engineers, to understand assigned testing priorities and providing problem-solving expertise Mentor team members in diagnostic and troublesh
Northrop Grumman's Space Sector has an opening for an Electrical Test Engineer - Level 3/4 to join our Test Engineering Organization in Gilbert, AZ.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Communication and Collaboration:
- →Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., EGSE, Design Engineering, Manufacturing)
- →Actively participate in design reviews, peer evaluations, and program milestone reviews (MRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)
- →Provide cross-program coordination and escalate key updates or issues to upper management
- →Test Engineering Expertise:
- →Collaborate with the EGSE Lead to develop Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) requirements
- →Generate test plans and procedures to ensure compliance with specifications
- →Perform or oversee testing and troubleshooting of both flight and non-flight Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) or electronic modules
- →Analyze test results, trends, and drive resolution of anomalies or failures
- →Leadership and Mentorship:
- →Participate in Gilbert, AZ-based Test Engineers, to understand assigned testing priorities and providing problem-solving expertise
- →Mentor team members in diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- →Continuous Improvement Efforts & Initiatives:
- →Identify areas for process improvements in test and troubleshooting activities, yield, and test fidelity
- →Participate in safety improvement initiatives and preventative/corrective action implementations
- →Program & Business Support:
- →Support cost estimation, proposal development, and functional initiatives
- →Actively monitor the status and performance of avionics tests while contributing to mid-term and year-end evaluations
This position can be filled at either a level 3 or a level 4 based on qualifications listed below.
Requirements
~3 min read- 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in STEM discipline; 3 years of relevant experience with Masters in STEM; 1 year of relevant experience with PhD in STEM
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance
- Experience in hardware design, testing, and troubleshooting
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and circuitry
- Strong analytical/diagnostic skills for solving technical challenges
- Ability to work various shifts, inclusive of after hours and weekends
- 8 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in STEM discipline; 6 years of relevant experience with Masters in STEM; 4 years of relevant experience with PhD in STEM
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance
- Experience in hardware design, testing, and troubleshooting
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and circuitry
- Strong analytical/diagnostic skills for solving technical challenges
- Ability to work various shifts, inclusive of after hours and weekends
- Active Secret Clearance
- Demonstrated success in leading small teams of engineers
- Expertise in power regulation and analog signal processing
- Expertise in hardware-software integration for automated test systems using tools like NI LabVIEW/TestStand
- Expertise in high-speed serial interfaces (LVDS, SPACEWIRE, TCPIP, 1553)
- Strong skills with tools like Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and presentations
- Familiarity with troubleshooting electronic systems with lab equipment
- Proven ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives in testing practices
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $98,400–$147,600 a year
- 5% below the $129,500 median for Qa Engineer jobs on Jobera (798 salaries).
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- Posted
- November 10, 2026
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- November 10, 2026
- Last seen
- November 10, 2026
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