Principal Test Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on208, Renee Terrace, Warner Robins, Houston County, Georgia, 31088, United States
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—we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history; they're making history.
The Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector has a need for a Principal/Engineer Test within our Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) organization in Warner Robins, GA. This engineering position sits within the Manufacturing Engineering Team and is dedicated to supporting radar development and sustainment programs.
In this role, you will be an integral part of a technically diverse and fast-paced team. You will support the APN241 program at both the NGC site and customer locations, acting as both an individual contributor and a team member. Your day-to-day will involve collaborating across cross-functional areas including systems, manufacturing, test and equipment engineering, material management, and process reengineering. You will engage in radio frequency (RF) troubleshooting and root cause analysis for radar systems, including Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), Line Replaceable Modules (LRMs), and circuit card assemblies (CCAs). Additionally, you will provide laboratory support for hardware upgrades, sustainment, and testing, while maintaining and upgrading legacy test stations.
This position requires daily on-site work in Warner Robins, GA, with travel required approximately 10% of the time. The role may be filled at either the Engineer Test or Principal Engineer Test level, depending on the candidate's background and experience.
The application period for this job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, though this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
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. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.
Work model: On-site
208, Renee Terrace, Warner Robins, Houston County, Georgia, 31088, United States
Warner Robins, Georgia
Previous leadership experience. Experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with Antenna range testing. Hands-on experience with the APN-241 system and its components. Proven experience with RF testing and troubleshooting. Experience in an engineering environment. SAP knowledge or experience. iMRO/PEO knowledge or experience.
Skills: Sap, Erp, Mes, Teamcenter, Microsoft Office Suite, RF Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, RF Testing, Antenna Range Testing, Lean Manufacturing.
Education: Bachelor's degree plus 2 years experience (or Master's with 0 years) required; 6 years experience may substitute; Master's degree plus 0 years experience (or 9 years experience may substitute for degree).
