Principal Integration and Test engineer

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 a Principal 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:

• Bachelors degree with 5 years of relevant experience. 3 year of experience with Masters, or minimum of 9 years of relevant Space/Integration and Test experience 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 Government 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 leve