Environmental Test Engineer Level 3

Description

Job Description

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 an Environmental Test Engineer T3 to join our team in Woodland Hills, CA. In this role, you will support environmental test and qualification activities for complex hardware and systems in a disciplined, safety‑focused lab environment, contributing to our enterprise‑wide digital transformation through Model‑based Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices.

The successful candidate will be accountable, detail‑oriented, and team‑focused, with a friendly, collaborative approach, strong work ethic, and commitment to high standards in test execution and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Environmental Test Plans and Procedures for dynamic and climatic tests (e.g., vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, altitude).
• Perform environmental qualification and verification/validation testing at the unit and subsystem levels under the direction of senior engineers.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating test‑related risks, including technical and schedule risks.
• Define and support the design of fixtures, harnesses, and ancillary equipment required 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 with test setup, troubleshooting, and execution, providing clear and practical engineering guidance as needed.
• Capture and analyze test data, perform basic data reduction, and assist in preparing test reports and technical summaries.
• Interface with systems engineering, design engineering, manufacturing, and test engineering to clarify test requirements, resolve issues, and ensure proper verification of requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of related test experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 3 years of related test experience, or 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with environmental test and qualification (e.g., vibration, thermal, shock, humidity, or similar testing).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Ability to work onsite in Woodland Hills, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MIL‑STD‑810 (e.g., 810G/810H) environmental testing and qualification.
• Experience with Vibration Research (VR) vibration control software and ObserVIEW data analysis software for environmental shaker testing, including test profile creation, execution, and data review.
• Familiarity with additional military and aerospace environmental test standards (e.g., MIL‑STD‑202, RTCA DO‑160) in addition to MIL‑STD‑810.
• Hands‑on experience with data acquisition systems and environmental test instrumentation (e.g., accelerometers, thermocouples).
• Experience with or exposure to Thermotron 8800 or similar environmental chamber controllers.
• Foundational knowledge of vibration testing (sine and random) and associated fixturing considerations.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret MIL standards and customer requirements and translate them into test plans and procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.
• Self‑directed, organized, and able to manage multiple test tasks with moderate oversight.
• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to support occasional extended work hours or weekends to meet critical test or program milestones.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a strong work ethic and high standards for quality, safety, and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively within a team‑oriented lab and engineering environment, build strong working relationships, and provide added value to the team through collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.