Associate Test Engineer Level 1 (AHT)

Northrop GrummanNorthrop GrummanLos Angeles, California, United States
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Posted

10/8/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$69k - $104k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Associate Test Engineer will perform lab duties and execute tests following established procedures to ensure product capability. They will also collaborate with the Metrology department and engineering teams to maintain equipment and resolve process obstacles.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and possess the ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics. Additionally, the role requires the ability to obtain an active government-issued Secret clearance.

Key skills

Test and evaluationLab dutiesAcceptance test proceduresMetrologyCalibrationElectrical schematicsMechanical schematicsExcelMS OfficeProcess improvementTechnical communication

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Northrop Grumman

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Employees

87,958

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.

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Job categories

EngineeringTechnologyManufacturingSecurity & Safety

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 — 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 Defense Systems is seeking an Associate Test Engineer level 1 to work with a team of engineers with the Test and Evaluation Department that will be performing lab duties and performing tests by following procedures to ensure product capability. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Test and Evaluation Engineering department, Advanced Weapons division. This role is 100% on site at our Northridge, Ca site with no remote or hybrid opportunities. Job Responsibilities: Working with facilities for any issues pertaining to the lab environment Working with the engineers to understand needs for benches and equipment Working with the Metrology department to ensure calibration is up to date on equipment. Perform tests using Acceptance Test Procedures Support team with making process improvements Communicate between different members of the team to move product and get past any obstacles Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 0 years of experience Understanding of Excel and MS office Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics Ability to obtain an Active government issued Secret clearance Preferred Qualifications: Active government issued Secret clearance Primary Level Salary Range: $69,400.00 - $104,000.00 The 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.

Requirements

  • •Test and evaluation
  • •Lab duties
  • •Acceptance test procedures
  • •Metrology
  • •Calibration
  • •Electrical schematics
  • •Mechanical schematics
  • •Excel
  • •MS Office
  • •Process improvement
  • •Technical communication

Benefits

  • •Health insurance
  • •Life insurance
  • •Disability insurance
  • •Savings plan
  • •Company paid holidays
  • •Paid time off

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