Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Electrical Test Engineer / Principal Electrical Test Engineer for the Air Vehicle Equipment (AVE) On Board Test Equipment (OBTE) integration and test team. This position will be located in Roy, UT with occasional travel to other hub locations that will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program.
What You'll Get to Do:
Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment.
Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or new test requirements.
Test planning, execution, reporting, and integration support.
Perform data analysis against requirements and interfaces for each software build or hardware component
Interface with software developers and systems engineers in support of verification
Prepare detailed test reports and support formal verification of the system
Product integration, regression, and verification testing including checkout in system test labs.
Short- and long-term integration planning and execution of multiple concurrent baselines. This includes integrating subsystem functionality into system capabilities per design with an emphasis on system stability and performance
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.
Integrating hardware from sub-system teams, interface with other elements, and the system and segment level teams
Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
Maintain design documentation and follow configuration management requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- Electrical Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and with 2 years or experience; or Master's degree with 0 years of experience
- Principal Electrical Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with 5 years or experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of experience; PhD with 1 years of experience
Active secret clearance with a recent (5 yr) background investigation.
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
Software and/or Hardware testing experience
Preferred Qualifications:
A current DoD Secret or Top Secret/SCI level security clearance, to include a Single Scope Background Investigation, a periodic reinvestigation, or an original adjudication date completed within the last 6 years
Automated Test experience (development and execution)
Experience with Siemens Capital cable design tools
Proficiency in DOORS and Cameo
Teamcenter/CPLM experience
Continuous Process Improvement experience
Knowledge of various data transmission formats (eg. Serial, TCP/IP, Fiber etc)
Experience designing and setting up a Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) type test lab
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with applicable experience (Electrical Engineer: Bachelor's +2 years; Principal: Bachelor's +5 years / Master's +3 years / PhD +1 year)
- Active Secret clearance with a recent (within 5 years) background investigation
- U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
- Software and/or hardware testing experience
- Current DoD Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance or recent adjudication
- Automated test development and execution experience
- Experience with Siemens Capital cable design tools
- Proficiency in DOORS and Cameo
- Teamcenter / CPLM experience
- Continuous process improvement experience
- Knowledge of data transmission formats (Serial, TCP/IP, Fiber)
- Experience designing and setting up a Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) lab
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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