Senior Principal Engineer Electrical
Listed on 2026-07-01
-
Engineering
Systems Engineer, Test Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Electrical Test Engineer
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.
Northrop Grumman Space Sector, Western Region, Production Engineering and Operations is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA. This role requires a solid foundation and understanding of testing in the IT&L environment.
Responsibilities:
- Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints
- Leads and develops an expert understanding of your assigned subsystems, with emphasis on Telemetry, Tracking and Commanding and/or Command & Data Handling Subsystem
- Utilizes test infrastructure to dry run and execute system level verification.
- Role entails collaboration with various disciplines at the element, subsystems, and unit level through multiple working groups to refine requirements & verification, interfaces, test equipment and test methodology.
- Leads a team and performs troubleshooting and resolution of HW/SW configuration issues on systems to resolve issues related to system functionality
- Generates test products and automated test scripts for System Level Testing
- Adheres to and maintains processes and procedures for the assembly integration and test of space vehicles
- Ability to adapt to changing test environment and able provide solutions to meet schedule and cost
- Will be able to support multiple shifts and weekends, and offsite travel
Specifics of responsibilities can be tailored based on grade level and relevant experience of selected candidate.
This position will require occasionally working shift work and overtime. Additionally, the nature of this position requires individuals to be comfortable working full time in a classified development environment; cell phones or personal electronic devices are prohibited within these areas.
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
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
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline plus 8 years of engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 6 years of engineering experience OR PhD Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 3 years of engineering experience
- Experience with Integration and Test campaigns
- Experience with Telemetry, Tracking & Commanding Subsystem
- Experience in test script development
- Experience in leading a technical team
- Active DoD Secret security clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Electrical Ground Support Equipment software including DSATS
- Experience in a manufacturing environment and knowledge of spacecraft production processes and procedures
- Possess strong leadership qualities, as well as strong verbal and written…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).