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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Elkton, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $87,600.0 - $131,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, C Sharp (Programming Language), Data Systems, Relational Databases, Database Queries, Graphical User Interface, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Technical Data Management Systems, Test Data, Backend
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9221032/test-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree in STEM plus at least 2 years of related experience. Will consider those with a masters degree in STEM and 0 or more years of experience.
 * Must be disciplined to follow detailed instructions and comply with procedures.
 * Excellent written and oral communication skills to create clear and understandable planning for operators.
 * Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture.
 * Have a working knowledge of test instrumentation and data systems.
 * Must be able to qualify for a Department of Defense security clearance, which US citizenship is a pre-requisite.
 * Must be able to qualify for an Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm (ATF) "Explosives Possessor" designation.

Preferred Qualified :

 * Ability to create/modify simple sketches in CAD or related software for planning sketches.
 * Working Knowledge of Dewesoft DAQ software and hardware

 * Ability to create Graphical User Interfaces (front end dev)

 * Experience structuring data and writing queries in relational databases (back end development)

 * Experience with Object oriented programming languages - C# and Python preferred

 * Experience running queries in a relational database using an Object-Oriented Programming Language

 * Strong documentation skills
 * Active security clearance

## Description

As a Test Engineer, develop environmental, structural, dynamic, and static test processes for aerospace components including; rocket motors, rocket motor components, and rocket motor initiation systems using customer specifications, engineering drawings, test plans and other documentation as applicable.

 * The test preparation process includes review of requirements, development and coordination of safety protocols, design and integration of support equipment, and documenting the test process.
 * The test engineer is responsible for: selection and integration of test instrumentation and data acquisition systems, development of ordnance initiation process, training test technicians, training and supporting other test engineers, troubleshooting test anomalies, and review of test data.
 * Test engineers work closely with the Safety and Hazards Analysis departments and support cross functional teams in designing and setting up energetic test processes.
 * Test engineers must have demonstrated ability to manage complex test projects and be non-compromising with regards to safety even when working under pressure.
 * Test engineers must be comfortable presenting technical data to internal/external customers, suppliers, and vendors.
 * Test engineers spend time in test facilities (including at offsite customers) developing solutions to a variety of complex testing challenges.