Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Hardware Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Engineer developing and testing hardware systems for revolutionary technologies. Collaborating with teams in various shifts to resolve technical issues and optimize processes.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timePalmdale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $83,400 - $125,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Respond to technical issues that arise on the production floor utilizing work instructions, design models, and specifications
Establish article long term planning for installations
Compile data and define changes required in testing procedures or new testing requirements
Help define automated test strategies
Clarify work instructions to operations staff; modifying as needed
Drafting, opening, tracking, and closing Prep Items
Create test Concept of Operations (ConOps) flows that maximize the utility of test resources while meeting schedule and technical requirements and/or constraints
Coordinate integrated testing activities; review and evaluate test requirements to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Identify process improvements, capture feedback from operations staff, and incorporate into the installation process
Resolve issues by collaborating with other resource groups as needed
Perform technical impact, planning, and strategy assessments for change implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 2 years of experience in engineering; OR Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 0 years of experience
Basic understanding of troubleshooting systems to identify and assist in correcting the root cause
Experience with Microsoft Window Family, AutoCAD, and/or MatLab
Familiarity with fundamental principles of Symvionics IADS software or working in a Mission Control Room
Active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Ability to work various shifts depending on business need

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

troubleshootingdata compilationautomated test strategiestechnical impact assessmentplanningstrategy assessmentprocess improvement

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor of Science degreeMaster of Science degreeUS Government Secret clearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) clearance