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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staffl Hardware Test Engineer - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $146,300.0 - $219,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Network Analysis, Data Integrity, Ethernet, IEEE-488, Hardware Interface Design, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, RS-232, System Testing, Test Data, USB, Enterprise Software Applications, Test Scripts, Hardware Testing, Integration Tests - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/4B3DF73ACBBC40F19C81EFDE4CEDAEFB/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 12 years of related test experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 10 years of related test experience, or a PhD in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 7 year of related test experience. * Experience authoring test plans, hardware test procedures, managing hardware test facility interfaces, and ensuring data integrity and cataloging with general direction. * Demonstrated leadership of System Test efforts in a dynamic work environment. * Experience with hardware test execution, diagnostics, and formal requirement decomposition with traceability and verification with general direction. * Strong working knowledge of standard test equipment: RF Power Meters, Frequency Generators, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Waveform Generators, Synthesizers, Digitizers, and/or Signal Analyzers. * Proficient in at least one of the following software packages used in hardware testing: LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Python and/or have experience with test interfaces such as: Ethernet TCP/IP, USB, GPIB, RS-232, RS-422, etc. * Active US Government Top Secret Level security clearance is required * US Citizenship is required, * Ability to apply problem solving skills to provide technical hardware solutions to complex engineering test cases. * Experience creating automated test scripts that integrate with hardware interfaces. * Experience working with operational hazards such as overhead lifting, Thermal Chambers, and Vibration Test systems * Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple, shifting priorities while maintaining safety standards. * Experience with COMSEC material management. * Experience engaging external customers through meetings, presentations, and technical negotiations. ## Description * Develop hardware test requirements and detailed integration test plans, procedures, readiness reviews (TRRs), test data, and reports. * Execute hardware qualification testing in accordance with established requirements, plans, and procedures. * Conduct hardware tests while managing and prioritizing problem resolution. * Compile data to determine necessary changes in test equipment, procedures, or to establish new test requirements. * Lead cross-functional testing (including hardware, software, and systems engineers) in both laboratory and field environments. * Conduct formal technical reviews, such as Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) with internal stakeholders and external customers. * Test Equipment Management that includes the design, development, or integration of specialized test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems. * Data Analysis of test data, identify anomalies, perform root cause analysis, and generate comprehensive test reports. * Technical and operational problem solving to troubleshoot complex, multi-domain system failures (hardware/software/mechanical) and conduct root cause analyses. * Act as the primary technical point of contact during test events, managing customer expectations and reporting results. ## Related Videos - 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