Test Engineer 2/3
Northrop Grumman
posted 5 months ago
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. Northrop Grumman, Propulsion Systems, is currently seeking a Test Engineer 2/3 to provide testing support in our Test and Research Operations Value Stream team at the Promontory, Utah site. As a Test Engineer, this position develops environmental, structural, dynamic, and static test processes for aerospace components including rocket motors, rocket motor initiation systems, ordnance devices, and illuminating devices using customer specifications, engineering drawings, test plans and other documentation as applicable. The test preparation process includes review of requirements, development and coordination of safety protocols, design and integration of support equipment, and documenting the test process. The position is responsible for the selection and integration of test instrumentation and data acquisition systems, development of ordnance initiation process, training test technicians, troubleshooting test anomalies, and review of test data. Test engineers work closely with the Safety and Hazards Analysis departments and support cross-functional teams in designing and setting up energetic test processes. They must have demonstrated ability to manage complex test projects and be non-compromising with regards to safety even when working under pressure. Additionally, they must be comfortable presenting technical data to internal/external customers, suppliers, and vendors. Test engineers spend time in test facilities (including at offsite customers) developing solutions to a variety of complex testing challenges.
Responsibilities
- Develop environmental, structural, dynamic, and static test processes for aerospace components.
- Review requirements and develop safety protocols for testing.
- Design and integrate support equipment for testing processes.
- Document the test process thoroughly.
- Select and integrate test instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
- Develop ordnance initiation processes and train test technicians.
- Troubleshoot test anomalies and review test data.
- Collaborate with Safety and Hazards Analysis departments and cross-functional teams.
- Present technical data to internal/external customers, suppliers, and vendors.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 0-2 years with a Master's degree.
- Ability to qualify for an Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm (ATF) 'Explosives Possessor' designation.
- Ability to qualify for a Department of Defense security clearance.
- Disciplined to follow detailed instructions and comply with procedures.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to understand the big picture.
- Working knowledge of test tooling or tooling development, test structures, test instrumentation, and data systems.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior experience supporting Testing Operations.
- Ability to create/modify simple sketches in CAD or related software for planning sketches.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
