Test Engineer/ Principal Test Engineer

Requisition ID: R10170340

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Warner Robins, Georgia, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 1

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector has a need for a Test or Principal Test Engineer at its Subsystem and Software Sustainment (S&SS) organization in Warner Robins, GA. where you will join our growing team of qualified, diverse individuals at Robins Air Force Base. The selected candidate will be able to invest years of experience into a future of excellence as a Test Engineer, providing engineering support for Military Avionics programs. Our ideal candidate will possess technical expertise and collaborative people skills with the proven ability to work within a technically diverse and fast-paced team. This position is located in Warner Robins, GA. Some travel may be required.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyze electronic capabilities to resolve problems and output requirements using engineering best practices and standards.
• Prepare technical data packages; therefore, excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are essential to succeeding in this role.
• Simulate and test hardware/software test programs.
• Perform data analysis.
• Research and collaborate with team members.

Basic Qualifications for Test Engineer:

• Must have High School diploma/GED AND 6 years of direct relevant experience.
• Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct relevant experience with B.S degree; Minimum of 0-1 years of direct relevant experience with Masters degree; No direct relevant experience necessary with PhD will be considered.
• Must currently hold and be able to maintain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Test Engineer:

• Must have High School diploma/GED AND 9 years of direct relevant experience.
• Will also consider Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience with B.S degree; Minimum of 3 years of direct relevant experience with Masters degree; No direct relevant experience necessary with PhD.
• Must currently hold and be able to maintain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM related discipline and 5+ years relevant experience.
• Strong background in general avionics, specifically F-15 avionics.
• Background in DMSS (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources of Supply) issue resolution and component evaluations to a specific set of requirements as a means to resolve obsolescence.
• Avionics test experience.

Salary Range: $68,500 - $102,700
Salary Range 2: $84,200 - $126,400
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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