RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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.

We are seeking an Integration and Test engineer to work in our Gilbert, Arizona location supporting our I&T Spacecraft department.

Responsible to ensure engineering tests serve mission objectives and mechanisms are in place to execute the tests. Responsible for testing all customer samples. Oversees the operational aspects of engineering tests and serves as liaison to program, engineering and line management. Reviews status of test requirements, manages schedules and prepares reports. Selects and supervises technicians during test. Assesses anomalies and develops resolutions to documented procedures in conjunction with Test and Quality Engineering.

Leveling Factors:

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks.

–         Has a basic understanding of at least one subsystem

–         Have enough specific knowledge of a subsystem to understand MGSE required

–         Performs procedure reviews

–         Interpret subsystem test requirements

–         Proficient at documenting test results

–         Has firm understanding of Electrical testing campaigns and can maintain fluid communication during test phases to avoid conflicts

–         Travel when required (Supported at least 1 launch campaign)

Problem Solving

Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned

–         Ability to apply mechanical integration processes

–         Assist Subsystem troubleshooting effort

–         Apply troubleshooting tactics to solve issues as they are presented or gather data for ME/EE/CogE to interpret

Discretion/Latitude

Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy. Works under general supervision.

Impact

Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects. Failure to achieve results or inadequate work product should be detected by supervisory oversight but may cause delay in program schedules and allocation of additional resources

Liaison

Primarily internal company contacts. Infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum education 2 years with Bachelors in Science, 0 years with Masters, 4 additional years of relevant Space/Integration and Test experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Must have current working knowledge of on-going space system programs.

• Familiar with required environmental testing (TVAC, Vibe, EMI, and Mass Properties)

• Must have Completed an entire subsystem build

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable in outfitting new integration hi-bays with general tools and equipment

• Specific knowledge in special tools and equipment required for assembly of the ESPA/NASA-satellites

• Familiar with MGSE and proof loading requirements for ESPA-L product line

• Knowledgeable in heritage Orbital/ATK (Now NGSS) I&T processes and specifications

• Knowledgeable in the sequence of the build cycle of the ESPA/NASA product line

• Integration and test of ESPA/NASA product lines

• Ability to lead a dynamic team of multiple disciplines and understand priority tasking / event planning

• Ability to leverage past experiences to project future potential issues with product builds, and implement lessons learned to avoid them

Primary Level Salary Range: $71,000.00 - $87,000.00

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.

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.