Principal Test Engineer

Principal EngineerAt 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. Discover careers that change the world and further advancements in defense, technology, and engineering today at Northrop Grumman. Use your experience to grow your career and support our global customers with the technology, systems, and solutions they need to enable their missions on the front lines and secure our world every day. With Northrop Grumman, you'll discover a culture built on diversity, respect, and above all teamwork. Together with our group of experts across the technical spectrum, you'll discover opportunities to make a difference in our world and start solving some of the world's most critical problems in the most innovative ways.Northrop Grumman is seeking Principal Engineers. This position will be located at our Defense Systems Sector in Plymouth, MN The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Armament Systems team within our Weapon Systems Division. Responsibilities include:Ensure product quality by creating production test equipment for military/aerospace products. Includes programming, debugging, and deploying into production equipment that adjusts, calibrates and certifies device specifications.Design, develop, and implement cost-effective methods of testing for Design Verification (DVT).Maintain and update test equipment supporting functional board level and final acceptance testers. Support production floor test equipment.Understand the functionality of several products to reduce test time or suggest additional tests. Participate in design reviews and design for testability.Assist with fixture fabrication and ordering of parts and managing suppliers.Prepare test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures, instrument racks and equipment.Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, manufacturing processes, or test requirements.Basic Qualifications: A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:Be completing or has completed their PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution by January 2027Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)Preferred Qualifications:Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higherExperience, coursework, or research in Electronics, Programming, Instrumentation or electrical sensorsNorthrop 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.