Principal Engineer Test

Troubleshooting & Test Support:

• →Lead hands-on debug of complex CCA failures at ICT, functional, and system-level test.
• →Perform board-level analysis using schematics, layout, test logs, and instrumentation (DMM, scope, logic analyzer, etc.).
• →Distinguish true hardware issues from test setup, software, or fixture-related problems and drive to closure.
• →Provide clear, data-driven dispositions and rework recommendations for nonconforming hardware.

Test Process & Capability Improvement:

• →Analyze defect/yield data to identify top failure modes and systemic issues.
• →Develop and implement improvements to test coverage, methods, and workflows to reduce retest, escape risk, and touch-time.
• →Support capacity and throughput improvements (test sequence optimization, parallelization, changeover reduction, etc.).
• →Document and standardize best practices for CCA test, debug, and data collection.

Collaboration & Leadership:

• →Partner with design engineering, manufacturing, and quality to resolve hardware issues and improve design-for-test (DFT).
• →Participate in design and test readiness reviews, providing DFT and test strategy input for new CCAs.
• →Mentor junior engineers and technicians in troubleshooting methods, ICT fundamentals, and test tools.
• →Prepare and present concise summaries of test performance, risks, and improvement actions to leadership.

What Success Looks Like:

• →CCA failures are resolved quickly, with clear root cause and durable corrective actions.
• →Test yields improve and retest/no-trouble-found (NTF) rates decrease over time.
• →ICT/ICT+ programs and fixtures are robust, with high coverage and strong diagnostics.
• →Technicians and junior engineers look to you as a go-to resource for tough board problems.

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field with 5 years of relevant experience in electronics/CCA test and troubleshooting or Master’s degree in STEM field with 3 years of relevant experience in electronics/CCA test and troubleshooting.
• Strong experience in board-level troubleshooting of digital and/or mixed-signal CCAs.
• Hands-on proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, power supplies, etc.).
• Ability to interpret schematics, datasheets, test procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Demonstrated experience using data to drive root cause and corrective action.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly explain technical issues and solutions to cross-functional teams.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a US Government Secret security clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with ICT or Flying Probe platforms such as Keysight, Teradyne, or similar.
• Familiarity with boundary scan/JTAG, flying probe, or other structural test methods.
• Experience with statistical analysis of test/yield data and tools such as JMP, Minitab, or similar.
• Background in design-for-test (DFT) for CCAs and participation in design reviews.
• Experience in a high-reliability / aerospace / defense electronics environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts and sustain improvements.

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. 

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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