Test and Integration conductor - Top Secret - Space Systems

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

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.

Our Tactical Space Systems Division Integration and Test group is seeking a Test Conductor Integration and Test to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in Gilbert, Arizona.   You will have the opportunity to execute test procedures and automated test scripts using spacecraft commands, telemetry, and electrical ground support equipment.  The ideal candidate has system level test experience working with spacecraft flight hardware and good computer skills.  Daily responsibilities will require test preparation, execution, and documentation leading to direct contact with satellite and space flight hardware.  Candidate must be able to tackle issues utilizing skills obtained as an electronics technician, or a related discipline, preferably as it relates to system level integration and test.  Required skills include the ability to communicate clearly, and to use critical thinking in troubleshoot of problems.  The ability to run test scripts and operate a variety of electrical test equipment is highly desirable.  International travel to support launch campaigns may be required.  Shift and weekend work to support testing will be required periodically. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs routine technical functions related to the support of development engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, and assembly of electronics and Electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models or specialized test equipment. Applications may include analog, digital and/or video type circuits and logic systems. Guidance is readily available from superiors. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform routine testing, checkout, troubleshooting, prototype building, environmental testing, and simple developmental engineering tasks. Performs routine operational tests and fault isolation on development systems and equipment to ensure conformance with design specifications. Diagnoses and isolates malfunctions down to component level. Conducts defined engineering tests and collects data as assigned. Utilize s routine development or diagnostic equipment including oscilloscope, VOM, DVM, signal generators and similar test apparatus. Normally assigned in area such as development, engineering, test equipment design, or the like. Excludes those assigned to production test activities. Professional Level. Excludes trainees with no academic preparation or experience. 

EXPERIENCE and TRAINING: Electronics training equivalent to 2 years technical trade school or military technical school. 

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 Years Related Experience with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters; . Or 7 years of related test experience in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrate ability to learn and integrate new programming languages based off previous experience
• Must have an active U.S. Government DOD Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, current, and within scope

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Active DoD TS/SCI or higher security clearance with investigation in the last five (5) years
• Experience with hardware or software testing and test scripting (C++, Python, Perl, STOL)
• Minimum of 2 years of directly related experience in performing test operations on satellite and space flight hardware
• Experience in Electronics troubleshooting, test configuration, Certifying EGSE, and Environments testing (Vibration Analysis/Thermal Vacuum chamber testing)
• Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test) 
• Experienced in Calibration and Preventative Maintenance of Electronic Equipment 

Salary Range: $83,000.00 - $96,500.00

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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.