2026 Associate Thermal Test Engineer/ Thermal Test Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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. Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond.

Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future.

Explore your future and launch your career today. Space Systems is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success.

Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible. Northrop Grumman, Western Region Manufacturing and Operations, Environmental Test Engineering Department is seeking a Thermal Test Engineer (Associate Engineer Mechanical or Mechanical Engineer) with electronics and mechanical skill set to support thermal vacuum and cycle testing of complex flight and development hardware. Preferred candidate will be a self-starter able to work independently or in small teams.

This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California . Typical duties include: Create drawings, procedures and technical documentation in support of Thermal Cycle and Thermal Vacuum testing of complex space hardware Lead unit level thermal tests through requirements development, procedure generation, test execution, and test closeout As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401k Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80.

The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Basic Qualifications for level 1: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM degree from an accredited institution Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) Basic Qualifications for level 2: Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM Ability to obtain a U.S.

Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) Preferred Qualifications for both: Ability to work well within a team of engineers and technicians Active DoD clearance desired Previous experience working with space hardware Familiarity with thermal test chambers and processes Experience with operating LabVIEW applications Understanding of complex electro mechanical hardware Ability to design test fixtures Ability to create test request, test plans, and