Principal Engineer Test (AHT)

$97,500 - $146,300/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Principal

Onsite - Los Angeles, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is currently seeking a Principal Test Engineer to support our AARGM-ER program efforts in Northridge, CA. This position requires that the selected candidate work on-site in Northridge, CA. Remote work is not approved for this position. Relocation assistance, while not guaranteed, may be available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Develop executable test plans which address technical specification verification requirements
• Work with internal and external customers to define and document instrumentation, data requirements, and test planning including acquisition, processing, and analysis to satisfy test objectives
• Perform data collection, reduction, and communication to verification requirement stakeholders
• Responsible for data summary, distribution, and test report authorship
• Demonstrate excellence with data collection and reduction tools such as Matlab, Labview, Excel, etc.
• Demonstrate proficiency with test planning and result communications such as Word, PowerPoint, etc. to facilitate Customer briefings communicating test results and path forward
• Continually improve processes to address deficiencies and best practices
• Develop and maintain test plans, test data, test reports, and test procedures

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field AND a minimum of 5 years of related experience OR a Master's Degree in Engineering or related field AND a minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Interim Clearance from a US Gov't issued Secret clearance within a timeframe set forth by management; ship is required
• Proficient in the use of Logic Analyzers, Software Based Debugging tools, In-Circuit Emulators, RF Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and Signal Generators
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly to present technical approaches and findings
• Able to work independently with minimal direction and act as team lead for larger test efforts

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business