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Northrop Grumman · 2 hours ago

Lab Ops Electrical Engineer / Principal Lab Ops Electrical Engineer

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Lab Operations Electrical Engineer or Principal Lab Operations Electrical Engineer to enhance laboratory effectiveness and innovation. The role involves designing laboratory environments, assisting in test planning, coordinating testing schedules, and ensuring operational integrity of test stations and assets.

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Responsibilities

Oversee and maintain precise documentation of lab configurations, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and system specifications
Actively participate in the planning and execution of major testing events, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define test objectives and protocols
Regularly provide updates on lab status, including equipment readiness, ongoing projects, and any potential delays or issues
Troubleshoot component and system level issues/discrepancies
Perform Test Conductor Duties supporting multiple subsystems

Qualification

Test EngineeringLab OperationsSTEM DegreeSchematic DiagramsTest EquipmentElectronic PrinciplesSoftware DeploymentsTroubleshootingTeam Collaboration

Required

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience
Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance, with an interim Top secret being required, prior to the commencement of employment, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business need
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, prior to the commencement of employment, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business need
Demonstrated experience in test engineering, lab operations and/or aircraft maintenance
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience
Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance, with an interim Top secret being required, prior to the commencement of employment, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business need
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, prior to the commencement of employment, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business need
Demonstrated experience in test engineering, lab operations and/or aircraft maintenance

Preferred

Active DoD Top Secret Clearance and Program Access(es)
Experienced in reading and comprehending schematic diagrams
Experience using Test Equipment, such as digital multimeters, O-scopes, power supplies, etc
Experienced with Electronic Principles, MIL STD protocol for 1553, 429, and 1394 busses
Familiarity with avionics systems and equipment, Test Stations, or Lab Operations
Experience with software deployments and deployments tools
Experience in Aircraft Ground Operations and Test

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Company

Northrop Grumman

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Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.7B
Key Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M

Leadership Team

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Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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