Electrical Engineer Level 4 - Electrical Ground Support Equipment - Dulles

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As an Electrical Ground Support Equipment Engineer – Level 4 located in Dulles, VA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.In this role you will be responsible for developing hardware and software for automated ground support test equipment to validate flight hardware. You will work closely with expert hardware and software engineers to understand component and satellite designs and create test set solutions that effectively and efficiently test them. You will also interface with the subsystem engineers to obtain design requirements. Early on, there will software development work that requires scripting and automation of instruments to perform test sequences according to a test plan. The next phase will be spent in a lab performing integration with the UUT, and troubleshooting any problems with the automated test suites.This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Working with the Cognizant Engineer and Test Engineer of the flight Hardware to obtain the Hardware Unit Under Test (UUT) Specification Requirements.Developing requirements for testing of space vehicle components or UUTWorking closely with the spacecraft UUT Design Engineer to ensure the component test equipment (CTE)/ automated test equipment (ATE) system will validate the circuit cards and/or electronics box under all test environmentsWork with the Test Engineer to develop the test plan for the UUT hardware environmental requirements.Generate review material and support design reviews for the test equipment in development.Hardware design of component test equipment (CTE) and automated test equipment (ATE) to test space vehicle componentsBe responsible for ensuring that the technical requirements, cost, and schedule for the CTE/ATE system development is achievedAs part of a design team, be responsible for the end-to-end design, debug, test, and certification of CTE/ATE systemHave the responsibility for the documentation development and release of the CTE/ATE systemGenerate Certification Test ProceduresSupport of the test and debug for flight and non-flight spacecraft electronic circuit card assemblies (CCA) and boxesTo be successful in this role you should have:Experience designing test hardwareFundamental understanding of electrical circuit schematicsWorking knowledge of Visio, CREO, and/or other mechanical design packagesGood communication skillsExperience working in a teamExperience leading junior engineersExperience documenting and developing cable drawings/wiring diagramsOther duties as assignedIf this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!This position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) as well as obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding prior to start date.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience. No clearance required to startUS CitizenshipProficiency in an industry standard Programming Language (LabVIEW, C/C++LabWindows CVI, etc.) Position will require being able to create/code projects independently.PreferredQualifications:Active TS/SCI security clearanceExperience developing instrument drivers and test scripts for use in ATE/CTEStrong programming skills using LabVIEW, and LabWindows CVI and/or C/C++Experience developing test application software to interface with test equipment COTS along with instrument driversExperience in the test and debug of hardware and software systemsA fundamental understanding of general and specialized test equipment to include Signal Generators, Logic Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, DMMs, switching matrices, loads and Power equipment.Experience working in an AGILE/SCRUM environment and adherence with meeting schedule commitmentsCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.Northrop Grumman Total RewardsPrimary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.SummaryLocation: United States-Virginia-DullesType: Full time