Testing Engineering M/F

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TRAVEL: 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 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Noise Vibration and Harshness Test Engineer level 2 or 3 to participate in testing US Navy Machinery (turbines, generators, and gears) based out of Sunnyvale, CA . Northrop Grumman manufactures, assembles, and tests the machinery onsite in our Sunnyvale facility.

This role supports testing conducted during a 24/7 operation for durations of 30 to 45 days. The role does require shift support with extended hours for stretches up to 7 days within that 30-to-45-day window. Any night shift work also carries a premium pay bonus.

The fast‑paced and stimulating test environment offers the opportunity to grow technical expertise, problem‑solving skills, and sound engineering judgement. Work as a member of the test engineering team to lead and support acoustic acceptance testing of hardware including vibration (accelerometers) and sound (microphones).

Troubleshoot issues using basic fundamental skills along with advanced techniques including acoustic cameras, sound intensity, impact testing, and modal analysis.

Lead and support acoustic testing for the development and qualification of new systems and hardware.

Exposure to data acquisition is preferred.

Basic Qualifications for Noise Vibration and Harshness Test Engineer level 2

Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 2 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with no relevant work experience.

Experience with MATLAB or equivalent tool to process and analyze large data sets.

Must be a US citizen.

Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.

Basic Qualifications for Noise Vibration and Harshness Test Engineer level 3

Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 5 years relevant work experience; or master’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 3 years of relevant experience; D in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with no relevant work experience.

Experience with MATLAB or equivalent tool to process and analyze large data sets.

Must be a US citizen.

Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.

Experience with data acquisition systems including measuring vibration (accelerometers) or noise (microphones).

Experience collecting and analyzing large data sets.

Experience in conducting advanced measurement techniques such as modal analysis.

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. 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. 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. J-18808-Ljbffr Northrop Grumman