Speciality Test Equipment Engineer; level 2 or - R10212443

Overview

Speciality Test Equipment Engineer (level 2 or
3) - R

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret. TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time.

• Responsible for ensuring product quality by creating early development and production test equipment for military/aerospace products. Includes designing, programming, debugging, and deploying into production Special Test Equipment (STE) that validates and acceptance tests product to device specifications.
• Maintain and update test equipment that supports functional acceptance test at board, module, and final assembly level.
• Understand the functionality of products tested to recommend changes to the test process, increase coverage or reduce test time.
• Design, develop, and implement cost-effective methods of testing for Design Verification.
• Interpret customer requirement documentation and translate to test cases for DVT and production test.
• Co-lead design reviews and design for testability. Work with program team to create end to end product test strategy.
• Design test fixtures, instrument racks and test equipment. Assist on fabrication and ordering of parts. Manage suppliers.
• Collaborate with product Systems, Design, Software and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure that innovative new product designs can be manufactured and tested cost effectively with high quality.

Basic Qualifications – Level 2

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or similar discipline oriented to electronic hardware/instrumentation plus 2 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 0 experience.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining automated test equipment (ATE).
• 1 year experience programming National Instruments LabVIEW and Test Stand (C++ and OOP a plus).
• Must be US citizen. Ability to obtain Government Secret clearance after hiring.
• Digital and Analog electronics knowledge with proven experience.
• Knowledge of Electrical and Functional Testers with interfaces, pneumatic systems, communication protocols, PXI and GPIB instrument test platforms (Vision Systems a plus).
• On-site work with flexible arrangements. Travel 10% domestically.
• Strong communications skills and ability to clearly convey information to remote audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with urgency; strong problem-solving, teamwork, self-motivation, and leadership.

Qualifications – Level 3

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or similar, plus 5 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience.
• 3+ years of experience building and maintaining automated test equipment (ATE).
• 2 years of experience programming National Instruments LabVIEW and Test Stand (C++ and OOP a plus).
• Must be US citizen. Ability to obtain Government Secret clearance after hiring.
• Digital and Analog electronics knowledge with proven experience.
• Knowledge of Electrical and Functional Testers with interfaces, pneumatic systems, communication protocols, PXI and GPIB instrument test platforms (Vision Systems a plus).
• On-site work with flexible arrangements. Travel 10% domestically.
• Strong communications skills and ability to clearly convey information to remote audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with urgency; strong problem-solving, teamwork, self-motivation, and leadership.

• Development and modification of In-Circuit (ICT) programs on Keysight 3070 systems. Support existing products in production.
• PWB layout and circuitry design experience.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control tools and Gage R&R Analysis.

Primary Level Salary Range: $77,600.00 - $

Secondary Level Salary Range: $95,800.00 - $

The above salary range is a general guideline; actual offers depend on scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

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  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.