Lead Ground Systems Hardware Installation Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Engineer Ground Systems Hardware Installation in Manhattan Beach, CA, to join the Ground Systems Development & Products Department. The role involves testing, installation, and integration of satellite ground system hardware across domestic and international sites.

The candidate will lead and perform acceptance testing, coordinate with customers and internal teams, and travel as needed. Top-Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a STEM field with required years of hardware experience
• Experience testing hardware at board/unit/subsystem level
• Active Top-Secret clearance required at time of application
• Strong troubleshooting and collaboration across disciplines

Responsibilities

• Support test planning, execution, and acceptance for multiple sites
• Lead and perform RF and digital hardware installation and testing
• Coordinate with customers, program management, and suppliers
• Prepare reports and participate in design reviews and data packages

Skills

RF hardware testing

Electrical engineering

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting hardware

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Engineer Ground Systems Hardware Installation in Manhattan Beach, CA, to join the Ground Systems Development & Products Department. The role involves testing, installation, and integration of satellite ground system hardware across domestic and international sites.

The candidate will lead and perform acceptance testing, coordinate with customers and internal teams, and travel as needed. Top-Secret clearance is required.