Principal Electrical Engineer
0090 CORP-Corporate Office
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Northrop Grumman in Oklahoma City seeks a Principal Electronics Engineer (Level 3) to join our Advanced Test and Support Systems (ATSS) team. The role focuses on designing test system architectures and coordinating subsystem integration for avionics testing solutions within defense programs.
You will lead design reviews, support troubleshooting of lab equipment, and collaborate across software, cyber, procurement, and test teams to meet project milestones.
Qualifications
- Bachelor or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering with relevant experience.
- Strong ability to read engineering drawings and specs.
- Experience with aerospace/defense hardware, lab testing, and obsolescence analysis.
- Security clearance eligibility (DoD SECRET) and US citizenship.
Responsibilities
- Design and define system architecture for new or existing complex test systems.
- Coordinate design of subsystems and integration in a lab environment.
- Own engineering design data and 2D drawing standards for electrical products.
- Coordinate internal and customer design reviews for electrical/system designs.
- Troubleshoot lab equipment and ensure schedule commitments.
- Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to meet contractual requirements.
- Analyze complex circuitry and substitutions to maintain system integrity.
- Identify obsolescence issues and propose solutions.
- Generate reports and present to government and cross-functional teams.
- Provide leadership and mentoring in addition to individual contribution.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
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.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Our Advanced Test and Support Systems (ATSS) is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer (Level 3) to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in Oklahoma City, OK. You will become part of a Northrop Grumman team of professionals who are actively developing Avionics Testing Solutions and Specialized Test Equipment for the LGM-35A Sentinel Missile platforms. We also work on and assist with the US Air Force B-1 and B-2 Bombers, E-3 Sentry, Airborne Warning and Control System, and numerous other Government platforms. Our team members complete engineering, reverse engineering, and logistics solution efforts to solve complex obsolescence problems and ensure warfighter supportability. The position will research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and products for defense or commercial systems.
- Design and define system architecture for new or existing complex integrated test systems
- Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total systems in a laboratory environment
- Oversight and ownership of engineering design as well as 2D drawing formats and standards for a wide array of electrical products: Cable assemblies Wiring diagrams System interconnects Network interconnects Circuit Card Assemblies
- Development and coordination for internal and customer design reviews for the electrical and system level designs of our products
- Assist in troubleshooting of lab equipment as failures occur
- Coordination with engineering manager(s) to ensure product technical data packages meet project schedule commitments
- Coordinate between several internal and external stakeholder groups (Software Development, System Test, Cyber Operations, Procurement, etc.) to achieve contractual commitments
- Analyze complex electronic circuitry and precision electro-mechanical assemblies through simulation or analysis in order to recommend component substitutions or re-design solutions to ensure the integrity of the platform configuration, system safety, and performance specifications.
- Identify, analyze, and solve obsolescence issues.
- Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules.
- Identify program problems and assist in the establishing of solutions, such as allocation of resources, improved processes, or changing contractual specifications.
- Act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of programs.
- Support process improvement and establishment.
- Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
- Generate reports and presents to Government counterparts, defense contractors, and other cross-functional organizations.
- Provide leadership and mentoring in addition to being an individual performer
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or equivalent) with 5 years of related engineering experience
- Master’s degree with 3 years of related engineering experience
- PhD with 0 years of related engineering experience
- Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion
- Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance & special program access
- Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test)
- Ability to obtain/maintain access to work on-site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
- Experience with Wiring Diagram Layout tools and design principles.
- Experience with Printed Circuit Board Layout tools and design principles.
- Active DoD SECRET or higher security clearance with investigation in the last five (5) years
- Active Program clearance
- Master’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related discipline
- Experience in Circuit Analysis & Digital/Analog Design
- Experience in Signal I/O Interfacing & Distribution
- Experience in Voltage/Resistance/Capacitance/Isolation Testing
- Experience in Power Distribution Systems
- Experience with HW/SW Integration
- Experience in Instrumentation or Avionics Systems
- Experience in Nuclear Surety
- Experience in an Agile development environment
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams
- Experience with any of the following CAD Software Tools and Data Management Products: CATIA, SolidWorks Mechanical/PDM, Siemens NX/Capital, SEE Electrical Expert, Microsoft Visio, National Instruments LabView, SmarTeam, Team Center Experience with nuclear hardened systems.
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
Primary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 - $139,900.00 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.
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.
We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.
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