Principal Engineer Electronics - Top Secret - Space Systems

Northrop Grumman; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer to join their Tactical Space Systems Division. This role offers the chance to design and execute test procedures for spacecraft hardware, requiring strong electrical engineering skills and the ability to communicate effectively. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, tackling complex challenges and contributing to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space exploration. Join a team that values innovation, diversity, and a pioneering spirit, and be part of a mission that makes history every day.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Overtime Eligibility

Shift Differential

Qualifications

• 5 years of engineering experience in a STEM field, with focus on electrical/computer engineering.
• Ability to learn and integrate new programming languages based on prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop test procedures and specifications, execute testing, and document all activities.
• Troubleshoot and provide solutions to technical problems with minimal oversight.

Skills

System Level Test Experience

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Scripting Language

Electrical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Visio

National Instruments LabView

Spectrum Analyzers

Network Analyzers

Power Meters

DMMs

Signal Generators

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Our Tactical Space Systems Division Integration and Test group is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer (Integration and Test) to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in Gilbert, AZ. You will have the opportunity to design, develop, and execute test procedures and automated test scripts using spacecraft commands, telemetry, and electrical ground support equipment. The ideal candidate has system level test experience working with spacecraft flight hardware and good computer skills. Daily responsibilities will require test preparation leading to direct contact with satellite and space flight hardware. Candidate must be able to tackle issues utilizing skills obtained in the field of electrical engineering, or a related discipline, preferably as it relates to system level integration and test. Required skills include the ability to communicate clearly, and to use critical thinking in troubleshoot of problems. The ability to use a scripting language and formulate automated test scripts is highly desirable. International travel to support launch campaigns may be required. Shift and weekend work to support testing will be required periodically.

Responsibilities:

1. General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques
2. Develop test procedures, specifications, and test limits
3. Execute testing, monitor tests per specification, troubleshoot, and document all test activities
4. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks
5. Understands NG test engineering practices and principles
6. Understands both electrical circuits and software within the flight hardware and EGSE
7. Supports EGSE and flight hardware test/troubleshooting efforts and ability to perform this tasking with little to no oversight from another Electrical Engineer
8. Fully grasps escalation plan when test errors are encountered and understands when to proceed per NG/program process. Participates in anomaly resolution process while offering technical solutions for FRB approval.
9. Travel and support different shifts when required
10. Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned
11. Has technical insight and experience to know if test set-up and results make sense
12. Ability to establish and maintain infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters.
13. Coordinates with ITEE team lead, electrical technicians, and I&T managers to complete tasking. May participate, prepare, and present material in program review boards (PDRs, CDRs, TRRs, FRBs, etc.)

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline preferably in electrical/computer engineering (or equivalent) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a master’s degree with 3 years of related engineering experience
2. Demonstrate ability to learn and integrate new programming languages based off previous experience
3. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI security clearance & special program access

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with any of the following Microsoft Visio, National Instruments LabView
2. Experience with hardware or software testing and test scripting
3. Minimum of five years of directly related experience in satellite test
4. Demonstrated understanding of electrical test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, DMMs, signal generators, etc.)
5. Experience in Electronics troubleshooting, RF test configuration testing, Environments testing (Vibration Analysis/Thermal Vacuum chamber testing)
6. Programming experience with any of the following languages: Python, C, C++ Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test)

Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $131,000.00

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.