Electrical Test Engineer - Level 3/4 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector has an opening for an Electrical Test Engineer - Level 3/4 to join our Test Engineering Organization in Gilbert, AZ.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Communication and Collaboration:

  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., EGSE, Design Engineering, Manufacturing)

  • Actively participate in design reviews, peer evaluations, and program milestone reviews (MRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)

  • Provide cross-program coordination and escalate key updates or issues to upper management

• Test Engineering Expertise:

  • Collaborate with the EGSE Lead to develop Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) requirements

  • Generate test plans and procedures to ensure compliance with specifications

  • Perform or oversee testing and troubleshooting of both flight and non-flight Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) or electronic modules

  • Analyze test results, trends, and drive resolution of anomalies or failures

• Leadership and Mentorship:

  • Participate in Gilbert, AZ-based Test Engineers, to understand assigned testing priorities and providing problem-solving expertise

  • Mentor team members in diagnostic and troubleshooting skills

• Continuous Improvement Efforts & Initiatives:

  • Identify areas for process improvements in test and troubleshooting activities, yield, and test fidelity

  • Participate in safety improvement initiatives and preventative/corrective action implementations

• Program & Business Support:

  • Support cost estimation, proposal development, and functional initiatives

  • Actively monitor the status and performance of avionics tests while contributing to mid-term and year-end evaluations

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for Electrical Test Engineer - Level 3:

• 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in STEM discipline; 3 years of relevant experience with Masters in STEM; 1 year of relevant experience with PhD in STEM

• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance

• Experience in hardware design, testing, and troubleshooting

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and circuitry

• Strong analytical/diagnostic skills for solving technical challenges

• Ability to work various shifts, inclusive of after hours and weekends

Basic Qualifications for Electrical Test Engineer - Level 4:

• 8 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in STEM discipline; 6 years of relevant experience with Masters in STEM; 4 years of relevant experience with PhD in STEM

• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance

• Experience in hardware design, testing, and troubleshooting

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and circuitry

• Strong analytical/diagnostic skills for solving technical challenges

• Ability to work various shifts, inclusive of after hours and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance

• Demonstrated success in leading small teams of engineers

• Expertise in power regulation and analog signal processing

• Expertise in hardware-software integration for automated test systems using tools like NI LabVIEW/TestStand

• Expertise in high-speed serial interfaces (LVDS, SPACEWIRE, TCPIP, 1553)

• Strong skills with tools like Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and presentations

• Familiarity with troubleshooting electronic systems with lab equipment

• Proven ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives in testing practices