Environmental Test Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. We develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while delivering a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

We are seeking anEnvironmental Test Engineer T3to join our team inWoodland Hills, CA. In this role, you will support environmental test and qualification activities for complex hardware and systems in adisciplined, safetyfocused lab environment, contributing to our enterprisewide digital transformation throughModelbased Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agilepractices.

The successful candidate will beaccountable, detailoriented, and teamfocused, with a friendly, collaborative approach, strong work ethic, and commitment to high standards in test execution and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and executeEnvironmental Test Plans and Proceduresfor dynamic and climatic tests (e.g., vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, altitude).

• Performenvironmental qualificationandverification/validation testingat the unit and subsystem levels under the direction of senior engineers.

• Assist in identifying and mitigatingtestrelated risks, including technical and schedule risks.

• Define and support the design offixtures, harnesses, and ancillary equipmentrequired to conduct environmental testing.

• Set up and operate environmental test equipment (chambers, shakers, data acquisition systems) and ensure test setups conform to approved procedures and safety requirements.

• Support technicians withtest setup, troubleshooting, and execution, providing clear and practical engineering guidance as needed.

• Capture and analyze test data, perform basic data reduction, and assist in preparingtest reportsand technical summaries.

• Interface withsystems engineering, design engineering, manufacturing, and test engineeringto clarify test requirements, resolve issues, and ensure proper verification of requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) with4+ yearsof relevant experience; OR

• Master's degree in a STEM discipline with3+ yearsof relevant experience; OR

• Experience withenvironmental test and qualification(e.g., vibration, thermal, shock, humidity, or similar testing).

• Ability toobtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

• Ability to workonsite in Woodland Hills, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience withMILSTD810(e.g., 810G/810H) environmental testing and qualification.

• Experience withVibration Research (VR) vibration control software and ObserVIEW data analysis softwarefor environmental shaker testing, including test profile creation, execution, and data review.

• Familiarity with additionalmilitary and aerospace environmental test standards(e.g.,MILSTD202, RTCA DO160) in addition to MILSTD810.

• Handson experience withdata acquisition systemsand environmental test instrumentation (e.g., accelerometers, thermocouples).

• Experience with or exposure toThermotron 8800or similar environmental chamber controllers.

• Foundational knowledge ofvibration testing(sine and random) and associated fixturing considerations.

• Strong analytical skills tointerpret MIL standards and customer requirementsand translate them into test plans and procedures.

• Effectivewritten and verbal communication skillsand the ability to work collaboratively in crossfunctional teams.

• Selfdirected, organized, and able tomanage multiple test taskswith moderate oversight.

• Demonstrated flexibilityand willingness to supportoccasional extended work hours or weekendsto meet critical test or program milestones.

• Positive, proactive attitudewith a strongwork ethicandhigh standardsfor quality, safety, and documentation.

• Ability to work effectively within ateamoriented lab and engineering environment, build strong working relationships, and provideadded value to the teamthrough collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.