Principal Engineer Electrical​/Sr. Principal Engineer Electrical; Level 3​/R10228036

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, employees work on transformative systems that impact people’s lives today and for future generations. The Space Systems Integration and Test group seeks a Principal Engineer Electrical or Sr. Principal Engineer Electrical (Integration and Test) to join the SDA program in Redondo Beach, California.

• Use technical standards, principles and techniques frequently.
• Develop I&T test procedures, specifications, and test limits.
• Execute I&T testing, monitor tests, troubleshoot, and document all test activities.
• Perform moderately complex professional tasks with minimal oversight.
• Understand NG test engineering practices and principles.
• Comprehend electrical circuits and software within flight hardware and EGSE.
• Support EGSE and flight hardware test/troubleshooting efforts.
• Follow escalation plans and participate in anomaly resolution for FRB approval.
• Travel and support different shifts when required.
• Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity.
• Maintain infrequent inter‑organizational and customer contacts on routine matters.
• Coordinate with ITEE team lead, electrical test conductors/technicians, and I&T managers to complete tasking.
• Participate in program review boards (ERBs, TRRs, FRBs, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – or – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – or – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
• Ability to learn and integrate new programming languages based on previous experience.

• Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of professional experience – or – Master’s degree with 7 years of professional experience – or – PhD with 5 years of professional experience.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
• Ability to learn and integrate new programming languages based on previous experience.

• Demonstrated ability to learn and integrate new technologies.
• Experience with hardware or software testing and test scripting.
• Experience with proliferated systems testing or production line testing/planning.
• Directly related experience in Integration and Test.
• Experience in Electronics troubleshooting and nonconformance documentation and resolution workflow.
• Environmental testing (Thermal Cycle/Thermal Vacuum chamber testing, EMI testing).
• Programming or debugging experience with STOL/JAS, Python.
• Experience with tools such as Manufacturo, Odoo, InControl, Jira/Confluence, Git/Bitbucket.
• Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test).
• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ – $

Secondary Level Salary Range: $ – $

Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long‑Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.