Sr Principal Integration and Test Electro-Optical Engineer; Level 4

Sr. Principal Electro-Optical Engineer (Level
4)

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is searching for a Sr. Principal Electro-Optical Engineer (Level
4) to be part of our Integration and Test team in Launch Systems, at our Chandler, AZ facility. This position will be 100% on-site in Chandler. Relocation assistance is not available.

Job Responsibilities

The candidate will serve as an Integration and Test Senior Principal Electrical Engineer for one of our key programs, requiring the candidate to function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment. Daily responsibilities may require direct contact with Launch Systems flight hardware and electrical ground support equipment. Specific duties may include:

• Developing and maintaining a strong technical understanding of seeker systems to aid in identification and troubleshooting of potential issues and ensuring all requirements flowed from the customer's statement of scope are addressed.
• Leading/directing/performing hands-on electrical testing of EO/IR (Electro-Optical/Infrared) systems such as sensors and imaging optics at a systems level.
• Developing/maintaining EO/IR assembly and test procedures for launch vehicle systems (sensors, imaging optics, etc) and electronic ground support equipment.
• Incorporating hardware and/or software design changes.
• Documenting & dispositioning hardware discrepancies, pursuing root cause & corrective actions.
• Coordinating and scheduling day-to-day integration and test activities across engineering disciplines by communicating with lead engineers; leading and participating in daily status meetings.
• Leading, training, tasking cross-functional engineers and team members.
• Transferring knowledge to less experienced I&T engineers.
• Asserting producibility and testability concepts into early design phases.
• Overseeing all I&T bay and cleanroom activities to ensure compliance with safety standards, Launch Systems procedures, processes, and command media.
• Ensuring special test equipment is maintained, calibrated, and ready for use.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum
  
  Education / Experience:
  
  8 Years with Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or qualifying discipline; 6 Years with Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or qualifying discipline.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Understanding/Experience with EO/IR (Electro-Optical/Infrared) systems such as sensors and imaging optics at a systems level.
• Experience with cleanroom operations ISO-6, ISO-7.
• Hands-on electrical testing and diagnostic experience.
• Understanding of Space Environment test requirements – thermal vacuum, cycle testing, vibe and shock testing, etc.
• Experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, high voltage systems, and laser systems.
• Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines.
• Experience with documenting & dispositioning hardware discrepancies, and pursuing root cause & corrective actions.
• Experience leading/training junior engineers and/or team members.
• Ability to travel:
  Travel expectation 10-20%.

Your Distinct Strengths:

• Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts.
• Experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform.
• Ability to independently resolve problems and drive all tasks to completion.
• Ability to work at a fast pace, while multi-tasking, and still…