Senior Principal Engineer Electrical

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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. 

Space Systems is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible. 

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

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.

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 communication skills

• Active DoD Top Secret/SSBI and/or Active SCI

• Electrical Integration & Test team experience

• Ability to operate in a large Integration and Test environment with multiple disciplines

• Ability to function as a member of a large team

• Experience with oscilloscopes, RF Test Equipment, RF and DC cables

• Experience with other subsystems: Electrical Power Subsystem, Attitude Control, Comm Payload, Mission Payload, Command & Data Handling

• Experience with Test Sets associated with Electrical Power Subsystem Subsystems and other Subsystems stated above

• Experience troubleshooting anomalous hardware and software

• Basic Programming Skills in one or more of these areas: Python, C, Matlab, Excel

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent technical writing skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, 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 allow employees 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 (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.