Electrical Engineer 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 currently seeking an Integration and Test Engineer to join our Avionics Design and Test engineering team in our NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL offices.

 

The Integration and Test Engineer is responsible for development and execution of integrated tests for the advanced booster avionics of the Space Launch System (SLS) vehicle. The SLS is the primary manned launch vehicle for NASA’s Artemis program. The candidate’s major responsibilities include (though not exclusively):

• Decompose requirements into actionable test plans and procedures
• Execute test procedures using custom and off-the-shelf test equipment
• Perform post test data analyses
• Participate in the development of test and analytical tools
• Troubleshoot, identify root-cause, the implement corrective actions for anomalies identified during testing
• Support test activities across multiple test beds and facilities
• Develop planning for integration of test bed and article under test
• Understand specifications, schematics, and drawings
• Provide on-console support during vehicle level checkouts and launch
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure all system components work together effectively
• Generate and incorporate test automation and process improvement tools

Your mission, should you choose to accept: 

• Support design efforts and tests as well as provide engineering support for avionics flight hardware and systems including:
• Assemble avionics hardware into test bed
• Create and execute test plans and associated procedures
• Analyze MIL-STD1553 and RS-422 telemetered data
• Launch console support
• Support other element Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in integration and optimization of engineering products and processes  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent with 2 years of engineering design, analysis, and test of aerospace electrical systems – OR – Master’s degree.
• Experience with the design, analysis, and test of flight electrical systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment as part of a multi-discipline team
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills working in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience with laboratory test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, data recorded, and more.
• Working knowledge of analog, digital, and instrumentation systems
• Proficiency with generation and execution of electronic manufacturing planning.

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

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.