Test Engineer / Principal Test Engineer - Lab Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 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. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) division is seeking a Test Engineer Lab Manager in Baltimore, MD . This position supports laboratory operations, test equipment management, material coordination, manufacturing and integration activities, logistics, safety, quality, and schedule execution. The selected individual will coordinate with engineering, program management, manufacturing, supply chain, security, facilities, quality, and other operations organizations to support laboratory and integration/test activities. The ideal candidate will be organized, technically capable, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical audiences.

This position would be based in Baltimore, MD, which requires being onsite, and does not support remote or hybrid work.

Typical Responsibilities:

Direct day-to-day laboratory, test-support, manufacturing-support, or production-support operations.

Coordinate with Program Management, Systems Engineering, SEIT, Integration and Test, Manufacturing, Software, Test Development Engineering, and other functional organizations to meet schedule, quality, and budget objectives.

Track hardware, test assets, tooling, equipment, materials, and consumables through receipt, storage, use, transfer, and return.

Maintain accurate inventory records and hardware trackers for program, corporate, customer-owned, government-furnished, and contractor-acquired property.

Serve as a custodian for test equipment, tools, and other controlled assets.

Monitor calibration requirements and due dates; coordinate calibration, repair, sanitization, return, and depot-support activities.

Support the procurement, receipt, verification, storage, and distribution of tooling, equipment, consumables, spare materials, and capital assets.

Maintain consumable inventory levels and coordinate replenishment using approved procurement and material-control processes.

Track purchase orders, material status, funding ownership, and delivery requirements.

Receive, verify, and distribute incoming materials; coordinate material movements and status updates through applicable systems.

Use SAP, Jira, Excel, or other approved systems to document transactions, maintain traceability, and communicate status.

Coordinate equipment entry and exit requests with Cybersecurity, Security, Facilities, and other stakeholders.

Support access control, escort coordination, secure storage, and authorized equipment access.

Develop or support shipping plans, packing lists, equipment-movement documentation, and crate or packaging requirements.

Coordinate with Shipping, Transportation, suppliers, and external service providers to meet schedule and security requirements.

Support setup, teardown, configuration, and relocation of specialized test fixtures, equipment, and laboratory workspaces.

Document equipment configurations, procedures, work instructions, and as-built information for future use.

Conduct facilities surveys and communicate laboratory status, utility, security, capacity, and growth requirements to Facilities Engineering.

Serve as a liaison to Environmental Health and Safety, Fire Protection, Security, Quality, and other compliance organizations.

Conduct or support housekeeping, ESD, FOD, safety, and laboratory-condition inspections; document and resolve corrective actions.

Support special-material storage, chemical or industrial-waste handling, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Maintain training and certification records for laboratory and program personnel, including applicable ESD, FOD, HAZCOM, safety, and equipment qualifications.

Support internal, customer, quality, safety, property, and regulatory audits.

Track and maintain accountability for program, corporate, customer-owned, government-furnished, and contractor-acquired property.

Monitor workspace changes and evaluate impacts to safety, configuration, access, utilities, equipment, and program operations.

Monitor equipment or facility rental agreements and coordinate updates to support contract compliance.

Support cooling-cart, environmental-control, or other specialized laboratory equipment programs as assigned.

Apply continuous-improvement, Lean, 5S, quality-management, and problem-solving practices to improve laboratory and operational performance.

Troubleshoot equipment, material, process, and schedule issues and coordinate timely resolution.

Prepare clear status reports, inventory reports, shipping documentation, process instructions, and facility or laboratory briefings.

Perform other related duties in support of laboratory operations, integration and test, manufacturing, production, or systems engineering activities.

The selected candidate will work in a fast-paced environment involving diverse assignments, changing priorities, and collaborative team settings. The successful candidate will be technically savvy, self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to safety, quality, accountability, and schedule performance.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below

This requisition may be filled at either a Level 2 or a Principal Level.

Basic Qualifications for a Test Engineer:

2 years’ experience with a Bachelors; 0 years’ experience with Masters. 4 years of additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Active US Government Secret Clearance or higher and the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Relevant experience may include laboratory operations, test operations, manufacturing, production operations, material control, logistics, equipment management, systems engineering support, quality, maintenance, or military technical operations.

Experience working with cross-functional teams and communicating effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences.

Experience maintaining accurate records, inventories, equipment histories, material status, or other traceability documentation.

Ability to work full-time onsite in Baltimore, MD.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Test Engineer:

5 years’ experience with a Bachelors; 3 years’ experience with Masters; 1 Year with a PhD. 4 years of additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Active US Government Secret Clearance or higher and the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Relevant experience may include laboratory operations, test operations, manufacturing, production operations, material control, logistics, equipment management, systems engineering support, quality, maintenance, or military technical operations.

Experience working with cross-functional teams and communicating effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences.

Experience maintaining accurate records, inventories, equipment histories, material status, or other traceability documentation.

Ability to work full-time onsite in Baltimore, MD.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting laboratory operations, integration and test, manufacturing, production, maintenance, or engineering operations.

Experience managing test equipment, tooling, calibration, government or customer property, laboratory assets, or controlled materials.

Experience coordinating procurement, receipt, storage, distribution, shipment, repair, calibration, or return of equipment and materials.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of producing clear shipping plans, inventory reports, and facility‑status briefs.

Demonstrated ability to work with multiple engineering specialties, cross‑functional teams, and external suppliers.

This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP)

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00

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.