Principal/ Sr. Principal Engineer Electronics - Payloads

Northrop Grumman Corp.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo) seeks a Principal/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer - Payloads to evaluate payload electrical systems and design/test products. This role is primarily office-based with no remote option and up to 10% travel.

The candidate will work with MIL-STD-1553/1760 and UAI-compliant interfaces, manage requirements, perform system integration, and lead test activities across development and production phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM with related engineering experience.
• Experience with payload system requirements and test execution.
• Background in MIL-STD-1553/1760 and UAI compliant interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Manage requirements and perform system integration across development phases.
• Develop and execute test plans for payload systems.
• Define, design, integrate, test and certify SMS/S&RE hardware and software.
• Provide guidance to cross-functional teams and maintain schedules.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Requirements management

System integration

Test plan development

Test execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

MIL-STD-1553

MIL-STD-1760

UAI interfaces

S&RE understanding

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add Principal/ Sr. Principal Engineer Electronics - Payloads to join our team in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), C and will be primarily based within our office spaces to support the program and business needs.

***This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Electronics Engineer level OR a Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer level ***

This candidate will be responsible for evaluating Payload electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and testing products

Duties and Responsibilities

• Requirements management, system integration, test plan development, and test execution of a payload system throughout the entire development, demonstration, and production phases.
• Work on Stores Management Systems (SMS) / Suspension and Release Equipment (S&RE) related hardware and software requirements and in the definition, design, integration, test, and certification (end-to-end development) and operation of SMS and S&RE.
• Utilize governing standards to include UAI Platform-Store ICD, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS5653, etc., and prepare detailed requirements specifications, statements of work, test plans and procedures, certification plans and procedures, performance reports, etc., related to these governing standards.
• Understand all system requirements, develop statements of work, specifications and interface control documents, prepare, monitor and update program schedules, conduct and participate in all related design reviews, and provide technical guidance to the cross-functional team.
• Be a highly motivated self-starter with an ability to operate effectively in a team of engineers and technicians.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on‑site at our facility. There is NO remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Basic Qualifications

• Principal: Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, or Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 3 years of related professional/military experience.
• Sr. Principal: Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, or Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 6 years of related professional/military experience
• Practical experience working with requirements management, system integration, test plan development, and test execution of a payload system
• Experience and understanding of Universal Armament Interface (UAI) compliant MIL-STD-1760 Stores Management Systems (SMS), MIL-STD-1553 and Suspension and Release Equipment (S&RE).
• Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Stores Management Systems (SMS) / Suspension and Release Equipment (S&RE) related hardware and software requirements
• Active Special Program Access
• Requirements management, system integration, test plan development, and test execution of a payload system

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.