Associate Test Engineer Level 1 (AHT)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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 Defense Systems is seeking an Associate Test Engineer level 1 to work with a team of  engineers with the Test and Evaluation Department that will be performing lab duties and performing tests by following procedures to ensure product capability.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Test and Evaluation Engineering department, Advanced Weapons division.  This role is 100% on site at our Northridge, Ca site with no remote or hybrid opportunities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Working with facilities for any issues pertaining to the lab environment
• Working with the engineers to understand needs for benches and equipment
• Working with the Metrology department to ensure calibration is up to date on equipment.
• Perform tests using Acceptance Test Procedures
• Support team with making process improvements
• Communicate between different members of the team to move product and get past any obstacles

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 0 years of experience
• Understanding of Excel and MS office
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics
• Ability to obtain an Active government issued Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active government issued Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $69,400.00 - $104,000.00

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.