Test Engineer / Principal Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Sunnyvale, CA, US
Base: $91,800 - $137,600; overtime/shift different...
Bachelor's or master's degree in stem
Experience with benchtop instrumentation
Ability to interpret basic circuit diagrams
The role involves completing system-level tests of turbine-generators and gear-driven propulsion units for the nation's fleet

Job Summary

  • The role involves completing system-level tests of turbine-generators and gear-driven propulsion units for the nation's fleet.
  • Candidates must be willing to work 12.5-hour shifts supporting 24/7 test campaigns and may include field engineering aboard ships.
  • Northrop Grumman offers flexibility in paid time off and compensation for additional hours worked during intense testing campaigns.

Matching Summary

The role involves completing system-level tests of turbine-generators and gear-driven propulsion units for the nation's fleet.

Salary

Base: $91,800 - $137,600; Overtime/Shift Differential: Eligible; Benefits: Health insurance, PTO, discretionary bonus

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM
  • Experience with benchtop instrumentation
  • Ability to interpret basic circuit diagrams
  • Willingness to work night shifts
  • Willingness to travel up to 75% of time
  • US citizenship required for clearance

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Experience with MATLAB programming
  • PLC programming experience (Allen Bradley)
  • Testing magnetic bearings or rotating machinery
  • Acoustics, dynamics, or control-systems testing
  • Navy experience preferred

Key Requirements

  • US Citizen eligible for DoD Secret Clearance
  • 2 years relevant experience with Bachelor's degree
  • 5 years relevant experience with Bachelor's degree
  • 3 years relevant experience with Master's degree
  • No prior experience required with Master's degree

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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