Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - Space Systems Lead

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer - Level 4 for the Redondo Beach, CA site. This 100% onsite role requires a Secret clearance and travel up to 10% for program support.

You will lead system-level test activities, develop procedures, and troubleshoot test results within aerospace and defense programs. We value leadership on projects, experience with test engineering, and hands-on work with spacecraft subsystems.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree with number of years of professional experience as stated (Bachelor’s 8+ years, Master’s 6+ years, PhD 4+ years).
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required; travel and shift work may be needed.
• Leadership experience on a project or team; system-level test planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
• Develop I&T test procedures, specifications, and test limits.
• Execute I&T testing, monitor tests per specification, troubleshoot, and document all test activities.
• Demonstrates the skill to perform moderately complex professional tasks.
• Has technical insight to validate test setup and results.

Skills

Leadership

System testing

A&D experience

Test leadership

System integration

Python

C++

STOL

JAS

Troubleshooting

Environmental testing

Education

STEM Bachelor’s degree

STEM Master’s degree

STEM PhD

Tools

Jira/Confluence

Git/Bitbucket

Manufacturo

Odoo

InControl

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer - Level 4 for the Redondo Beach, CA site. This 100% onsite role requires a Secret clearance and travel up to 10% for program support.

You will lead system-level test activities, develop procedures, and troubleshoot test results within aerospace and defense programs. We value leadership on projects, experience with test engineering, and hands-on work with spacecraft subsystems.