Principal Enviromental Test Engineer

Category: Engineering
Location: Plymouth, Minnesota
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No -Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift
Travel Required: No
Positions Available: 1

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to deterring and defeating any adversary, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. #NGSkills Northrop Grumman in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Principal Environmental Test Engineer. Position Summary: This individual would be responsible for ensuring climatic, vibration and shock tests are conducted and documented properly and to assist and guide a team of technicians in such work. This role is to support product development, formal qualification and failure investigations, while also being involved in the development of new techniques to improve device and testing effectiveness and reliability. Responsibilities:
Ensure climatic/vibration tests are executed to customer specifications.
Maintain test data integrity, evaluate results and prepare and review test reports to meet customer requirements, providing interim data and completed reports in a timely manner.
Define, lead and run tests using vibration, shock and climatic test facilities.
Provide direction for technicians as needed.
Develop lab capability to support new technologies and methods.
Support the development of local work instructions.
Lead / Contribute towards continuous improvement activities.
Provide scheduling assistance for equipment and personnel.

Basic Qualifications:
This position emphasizes skills and experience. 9 years of experience, or 5 years of experience with a Bachelor degree and 3 years of experience with a Masters. Practical person with proven analytical and problem solving skills.
5 to 9 years of experience with Environmental testing.
Mechanical and Thermal Engineering experience
Demonstrated understanding for the safe and correct way to stimulate test assets with vibration, shock, climatic and temperature profiles.
Experience with mechanical (vibration and shock) and climatic testing, including derivation of control strategies, function of climatic chambers and equipment, vibration test controllers and data acquisition systems.
Effective at working in teams with strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be a US Citizen and able to acquire a DoD security clearance.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.