Test Conductor​/Principal Test Conductor; Level 2​/R10232554

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret

TRAVEL:
No

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start.

Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Space Systems has an opening for an Electrical Test Conductor/Principal Test Conductor (Level 2/3) to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals within the Integration, Test, and Launch directorate. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California
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Our Spacecraft Operations team is responsible for the assembly, test, and launch of a wide variety of spacecraft and payloads.

The selected candidate must possess excellent leadership characteristics and consistently model NG Values and Behaviors. Candidates will foster an inclusive and supportive work environment.

• Handling delicate flight hardware using proper ESD and contamination control best practices.
• Performs mechanical assembly using space flight drawings and process documents.
• Performs space flight torque, wire and harness routing, alignments, RF cable installation and bonding operations using various adhesives for thermal, electrical, and mechanical connections on complex structures and assemblies. Collaborating with all stakeholders for tasks. Provide feedback to manufacturing engineers and designers on producibility enhancements.
• Setup and operation of an overhead crane and/or forklift to support moving flight hardware through the lab and into test chambers.
• Performs a variety of duties assisting mechanical engineers in the development, assembly and integration of Space Vehicle mechanical and electro‑mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.
• Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies. Participates in the development of sub‑system and system test methodology. Assists with setting up and tests complete prototype and flight units and sub‑assemblies under operational conditions.

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

• Active TS/SCI Clearance required at time of application
• Bachelor’s Degree plus 2 years of technical/military experience, OR Associate of Science degree AND 4 years of related technical/military experience OR High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) plus 6 years of combined technical experience
• Familiarity with technical specifications, processes, and schematic comprehension in support…