Principal Aeronautical Hardware Avionics Engineer

Northrop Grumman

San Diego (CA)

Hybrid

USD 92,000 - 171,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Rancho Bernardo (San Diego), CA, is seeking an Engineer Aeronautical - Hardware Avionics (Level 2) or Principal Engineer Aeronautical - Hardware Avionics (Level 3). The role focuses on integrating avionics hardware, conducting lab and flight testing, and supporting production and field activities.

Regular presence at the Rancho Bernardo site with a hybrid schedule, including remote work as needed, is required to support complex development, production, and

Qualifications

This requisition may be filled at two levels based on qualifiers.
Bachelor’s in STEM with 2 years, or Master’s with 0 years experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance and SAP.
Experience with Matlab and core Microsoft Office applications.
Hands‑on experience using test equipment.

Responsibilities

Integrate avionics hardware, define interfaces, and ensure required redundancy.
Conduct investigations, system testing, and flight testing in lab environments.
Provide remote and on-site troubleshooting for production and field issues.
Support proposal development, verification & validation, and risk analysis.
Convert customer requirements into total system solutions balancing cost and schedule.

Skills

Matlab

Microsoft Office

Test equipment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Job description

Regular presence at the Rancho Bernardo site with a hybrid schedule, including remote work as needed, is required to support complex development, production, and

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