Engineer Test with Security Clearance

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.
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. 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 we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.
We are currently looking for a Test Engineer located at our Northridge, CA. location. Role Description
Test and troubleshooting at the system level and lower level assemblies. This role will include working with operations in order to coordinate testing efforts to evaluate failures of product for a quick turn around. The candidate will also take part of test planning and to validate new designs specific to the product and production line. Job Responsibilities:
-Organize and lead a group of engineers to repair/rework product to return to the production line.
-Using different applications in order to help perform analysis of failures, i.e Matlab, excel, etc.
-Perform tests by following ATPs or technical memos, or by using them as a guide to modify tests for the specific need of failure.
- Lead the troubleshooting activities, investigate the cause of the failures and fix the defect at top level assembly -Communicate between different functions to move product through the process.
-Work across different functions to get tasks done and buyoff for customer approval of new designs.
-Create test plans and test procedures for new projects and designs in accordance with Statement of Works.
-Present processes and test flows to customers Preferred Qualifications:
- Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment
- Able to communicate effectively and clearly to present technical findings
- Able to Work independently under minimal supervision and guidance to perform tasks of substantial complexity and conduct testing activities on site - Able to understand software enough to modify test scripts
-Analyzes, evaluates, tests, reviews, studies, and documents all testing efforts to provide comprehensive insights into system performance and adherence to requirements. Basic Qualifications:
1. Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent discipline and 2 years of experience. Or 6 years of experience in equivalent field.
2. Able to obtain a Secret clearance
3. Able to read schematics and trace signals
4. Able to follow test procedures and understand different applications
5. Knowledge of a wide variety of electronics test and analyzing equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, meters, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer and any other special electronics test equipment necessary for testing, analyzing and/or troubleshooting/repairing.
6. PC software skills such Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. is required. Travel: 10% Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley.
Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach or snow ski at our local mountains. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest. Salary Range: $79,300 - $118,900 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.