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# Test Engineer Level 2/3

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $91,800.0 - $137,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, System Testing, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment, Visual Basic Language
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9038733/test-engineer-level-23

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math discipline) with 2 years relevant work experience; or Master's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math discipline) with no relevant experience.
 * Experience using benchtop instrumentation (e.g. spectrum analyzers and digital multimeters).
 * Ability to interpret basic circuit diagrams.
 * Must be willing to work night shift 30-70% of the time
 * Must be willing to work at field sites as needed.
 * US Citizenship required.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security Clearance.

 * Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math discipline) with 5 years relevant work experience; or Master's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math discipline) with 3 years relevant work experience.
 * Experience using benchtop instrumentation (e.g. spectrum analyzers and digital multimeters).
 * Ability to interpret basic circuit diagrams.
 * Must be willing to work night shift 30-70% of the time
 * US Citizenship required.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security Clearance.

 * Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering Industry experience related to testing and troubleshooting
 * Experience troubleshooting analog or high-voltage circuitry
 * Programming and/or automation experience (e. g. MATLAB, Python, C/C++, C#, Visual Basic, and LabVIEW)
 * PLC programming experience (e.g. Allen Bradley)
 * Experience testing rotating machinery
 * Acoustics, dynamics, or control-systems testing experience
 * Experience using multi-channel data acquisition (DAQ) systems
 * Experience testing large structures
 * Systems-Engineering experience
 * Military Experience (Navy experience a plus)



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