Principal or Sr Principal Engineer Test

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 1,036,000 - 1,939,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Sr. Electrical Engineer to lead the Common Products Test Engineering group in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

The role covers end-to-end testing of LRUs, PCBA assemblies, and related test processes, requiring hands-on electrical engineering expertise and cross-functional collaboration. You will work on development, transition to production, and sustainment, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while supporting qualification activities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with related engineering experience or higher.
• Experience with electrical test equipment and automated testing environments.
• Ability to obtain/maintain US Government Secret clearance in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across lifecycle of LRUs/WRA PCBA testing.
• Analyze schematics, perform component-level troubleshooting, and support RCAs.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to improve test processes.

Skills

Electrical engineering

LabVIEW

TestStand

Circuit analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

OrCAD

Pspice

LTspice

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No

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.

This requisition may be filled at the Principal Level 3 or Sr Principal Level 4 based on requirements listed below.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer or Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to support the Common Products Test Engineering organization in Rancho Bernardo, CA. Selected candidate must be within a commutable distance from site.

Essential Functions:

As a member of the Common Products Test Engineering Organization, you will have the opportunity to provide technical leadership across the full lifecycle of complex electronic assemblies Line Replaceable Units (LRU) or Weapon Replaceable Assembly (WRA) and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), from development and transition to production through sustainment and in-service support. In this role, you will apply hands‑on electrical engineering expertise in circuit analysis, schematic interpretation, component‑level troubleshooting, root cause investigation, and non‑conformance review to resolve test failures, improve yield and reliability, and support material review board dispositions, engineering changes, and obsolescence solutions. You will collaborate closely with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, suppliers, and customers to develop, validate, sustain, and continuously improve production processes, test methods, and hardware performance with a focus on safety, quality, producibility, cost, and on‑time delivery, while supporting qualification activities, technical documentation, and long‑term product support for Aeronautics programs. You will provide support in person and through documentation generation of findings and implemented solutions. You will have god communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You will debug, troubleshoot and verify test stations You will apply technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve production line faults during acceptance testing You will perform functional testing and troubleshooting of equipment and systems utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.

Basic Qualifications:

Principal Electrical Test Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of related experience; OR PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of related experienceSr. Principal Electrical Test Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of related experience; OR PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of related experienceMust have a general understanding of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring personnel and equipment safetyAbility to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetablesExperience with LabVIEW and TestStand software applicationsExperience with automated testing of CCAExperience with automated testing for LRU and WRAExperience with electronic test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, DC/AC power supplies, and network analyzersAbility to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance and or Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on mixed circuit designExperience with MES, equipment connectivity, traceability, SAP or other ERP/MRP systems, and automated manufacturing data collectionExperience in high-reliability, regulated, industrial, life-safety, aerospace, or other complex electronics manufacturing environmentsHands‑on approach with the ability to work effectively on the manufacturing floor while maintaining strong documentation and change controlExperience with OrCAD, Pspice, or LTspice for circuit simulationAdvanced knowledge of IPC-A-610 acceptance criteria and IPC J-STD-001 soldering process requirements; current IPC certification is a plusKnowledge of IPC-7711/7721 rework and repair practicesKnowledge of J‑STD‑020/033 moisture‑sensitivity controlsHands‑on experience bringing up hardware from prototype design into productionAbility to work with minimal direction or guidance

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00 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. 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.

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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.