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Test Conductor

Northrop GrummanGilbert, AZFull-time$72,100.00 - $108,100.00

This position is part of Northrop Grumman’s Tactical Space Systems Integration and Test organization in Gilbert, Arizona. The successful candidate will execute system-level tests involving spacecraft commands, telemetry, electrical circuits, software, and specialized test equipment. Responsibilities include preparing test setups, diagnosing hardware and software problems, contributing to anomaly resolution, and developing automation with scripting languages. The role may involve travel, international launch support, and periodic evening or weekend work. It suits an early-career electrical, systems, or test engineer with satellite or aerospace experience, strong troubleshooting ability, and an interest in hands-on space hardware testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of related engineering experience, or master’s degree; equivalent experience may substituteAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearance and special program accessExperience with spacecraft, hardware, software, or system-level testingUnderstanding of electrical circuits, EGSE, and test troubleshootingAbility to write or learn scripting languages such as Python, C, or C++Willingness to travel and work occasional shifts or weekends
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Listed August 19, 2026 · Verify details with the employer before applying.

About Northrop Grumman

2,700+ AZ employees across Chandler (launch vehicles/missile defense), Gilbert (satellite manufacturing), and Mesa/Sierra Vista.