Engineer​/Principal Engineer (Level 2​/3

Engineer/Principal Engineer (Level 2/3)

Northrop Grumman, Western Region Manufacturing and Operations, Mechanical & Environmental Test Engineering Dept, Specialty Test Team in Redondo Beach, CA is looking for an experienced, hard-working, and reliable Engineer/Principal Engineer (Level 2/3) to join our diverse team. We support all areas and phases of air and space builds from R&D testing to launch operations across our four distinct disciplines:
Structural Test, Measurements/Instrumentation, Alignments, and Hazardous Operations/Ordnance.

Selected candidate will apply their electrical, mechanical, and computer skills towards primarily supporting the Alignments and Ordnance teams but there is opportunity to cross-train between all-disciplines based on interests as a long-term support and career development plan. Qualified individuals will collaborate with various disciplines and different levels of personnel throughout all phases and disciplines of Specialty Test towards a collective objective and must exhibit excellent communication skills and exceptional abilities to work well within a diverse team.

Functional performance includes test planning, hardware and instrumentation design, set-up, and operation, as well as test set-up, execution, troubleshooting, data reduction and test report preparation/presentation. This is a very unique role/opportunity that requires the candidate to demonstrate proficiency in both electrical and mechanical facets involved with all testing functions interchangeably.

Selected candidate must be a motivated, driven individual with excellent communication skills, capable of successfully completing statement of work with somewhat minimal oversight/supervision. Candidate must have strong analytical/troubleshooting skills and possess the ability to adapt and learn new skills/software/operations quickly with thorough documentation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Setup, program, operate, and maintain load control and data acquisition systems
• Plan and arrange for the equipment and personnel required to fulfill test requirements
• Contribute to the development, fabrication and assembly of mechanical and electromechanical components, sub-assemblies, systems and test stands
• Participate in formal readiness reviews throughout all phases of testing
• Participate in post-test data evaluation, issue identification, and resolutions

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 2:
  Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years related exp. or Master's Degree in STEM with 0 years experience
• Level 3:
  Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years related exp. or Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years experience
• Exposure to structural / flight test or an integration / R&D environments
• Familiarity with Mechanical Engineering, Assembly and Test Operations department (standard) operating procedures/policies
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years direct hands-on experience with integration & test environments
• Experience with structures testing, load control and data acquisition systems
• Experience in mechanical assembly & test, analog electronics, transducers, strain gage design & installation
• Hands-on skill application in pneumatic/hydraulic system design, set up, and checkout
• Ability to assess complex anomalies, apply strong critical thinking skills, and develop…