Test Conductor​/Principal Test Conductor; Level 2

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Electrical Test Conductor/Principal Test Conductor (Levels 2/3) located in Redondo Beach, California.

No relocation assistance available.

Clearance required at start:
Yes. Clearance type:
Top Secret.

No travel required.

The position follows a 9/80 schedule, which allows Monday through Thursday nine‑hour days and an alternate Friday off.

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

• Handling delicate flight hardware using proper ESD and contamination control best practices.
• Perform mechanical assembly using space flight drawings and process documents.
• Perform 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.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders for tasks.
• Provide feedback to manufacturing engineers and designers on producibility enhancements.
• Set up and operate an overhead crane and/or forklift to support moving flight hardware through the lab and into test chambers.
• Assist mechanical engineers in development, assembly, and integration of spacecraft mechanical and electro‑mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.
• Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components or assemblies.
• Participate in development of subsystem and system test methodology.
• Assist with setting up and testing complete prototype and flight units and sub‑assemblies under operational conditions.

• 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 GED plus 6 years of combined technical experience.
• Familiarity with technical specifications, processes, and schematic comprehension in support of electrical subsystem and system level testing and launch of flight hardware components.
• Must be able to support weekends, 2nd, 3rd shift, and off hours as dictated by program activities.
• Proficiency/Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel and support all off‑site mission‑critical milestones.

• Active TS/SCI clearance required at time of application.
• Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years of technical/military experience, OR Associate of Science degree AND 6 years of related technical/military experience OR High School Diploma or GED plus 8 years of combined technical experience.
• Familiarity with technical specifications, processes, and schematic comprehension in support of electrical subsystem and system level testing and launch of flight hardware components.
• Must be able to support weekends, 2nd, 3rd shift, and off hours as dictated by program activities.
• Proficiency/Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel and support all off‑site mission‑critical milestones.

• Minimum of 6 years’ direct experience supporting spacecraft integration and test activities.
• Thorough knowledge of integration and test floor practices, policies, and procedures with a strong emphasis on personnel and hardware safety.
• Comprehensive understanding of clean‑room requirements, hazardous operations protocols, and related high‑bay operational protocols.
• Hands‑on knowledge and experience working with advanced spacecraft and technology, performing subsystem and system level testing throughout the Integration, Test, and Launch life cycle, including experience directing test‑execution activities of flight hardware.
• Experience directing test‑execution activities of flight hardware.
• Ability to review and provide feedback on integration procedures/test scripts and drawings prior to execution on the floor.
• Skillset to proactively identify issues and determine the appropriate channels to elevate and collaborate with engineering to determine a path forward.
• Advocates for change; promotes and adopts best practices.
• Creates an atmosphere of trust and respect while displaying the highest levels of integrity.

Primary Level: $83,400.00 – $. Secondary Level: $ – $. Salary is a guideline and may vary based on a number of factors.

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

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