Sr. Principal Avionics Technician

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 6,300 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Sr. Principal Avionics Engineering Technician to join the Avionics Engineering Organization. You will research, design, develop, and test avionics hardware and systems, collaborating with cognizant engineers.

The role requires a Secret clearance, strong lab and integration skills, experience with flight avionics hardware, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment on prime mission equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma plus 4 years related experience or equivalent.
• Experience with Flight Avionics hardware and networking standards.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills in technical settings.
• Experience in production, operations or test environments.
• Electrical systems, wiring, harness repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and test prime mission equipment into labs and aircraft.
• Design lab bench test cables and support hardware testing.
• Support hardware analysis for maintainability and reliability.
• Create device requirements and test procedures per NGAS formats.
• Collaborate with engineers and test staff in a fast-paced lab.

Skills

Flight avionics

Electrical systems

Lab testing

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma + 4 years experience

Tools

Linux

DAQ hardware

Wiring & harnesses

Networking (1553/ARINC-429)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr. Principal Avionics Engineering Technician to join the team of qualified individuals in our Avionics Engineering Organization. This role is located onsite in Melbourne, FL. The selected candidate will work directly with the Integrated Navigation Cockpit Display System (INCDS) Avionics Cognizant Engineers to research, design, develop, and test a variety of electronic equipment and avionics systems.

Key Responsibilities

• The Integration and Test of Prime Mission Equipment (Flight Management Computers, Primary Flight Displays, Control Display Units, and Cockpit Avionics Equipment) into Laboratories and on Aircraft for Ground Support Testing.


• Design of Lab Bench Test cables and knowledge of Test Tools in support of Hardware bench testing.


• The support of Hardware analysis as it pertains to product maintainability, reliability, safety and diminishing material sources.


• The candidate will be capable of supporting the cognizant engineer in the creation of detailed equipment requirements in Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems specification documents format for product procurement


• The creation of hardware test processes and procedures using Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems test procedure document guidelines and templates


• The creation of test procedures and processes in support of equipment qualification testing


• The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.


• Candidate must be comfortable in a lab environment and be able to collaborate closely with system engineers, hardware designers, and integration/test engineers.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma OR equivalent AND 4 years additional education and/or related experience.


• Must have experience in the fundamentals of Flight Avionics hardware and associated elements; networking standards/protocols (e.g. 1553, Ethernet, RS-232, ARINC-429)


• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to understand and translate technical instructions


• Must have experience working in a production, operational or test environment.


• Must have experience with electrical systems, wire and harness repair and fabrication.


• Must be proficient in the following Electronics & Computer skills: wiring, cabling, and connector work for electronic subsystems; comfortable configuring and running Linux-based computers and data-acquisition (DAQ) hardware; basic network-setup knowledge required


• Must be proficient in the following Integration & Troubleshooting Skills: able to connect, configure, and verify communication between hardware, software, and networking elements; demonstrated capability to diagnose and resolve issues across electronic, mechanical, and software domains


• Must have Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).


• 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

• Some college in a STEM field or related certificate


• Experience with Aircraft Navigation and Flight Plans.


• Experience with how a Flight Navigation solution / GPS is integrated into an Aircraft.


• Experience with integration of COTS electronics and Board Support Package (BSP) designs into military systems


• Experience with military or commercial aircraft hardware/software


• Knowledge of schematic diagrams and other engineering documentation.


• Electrical certification: 5+ years of integration and testing experience including planning, set-up, and test execution


• Extensive electronics, computer, and mechanical system set up, integration, and checkout experience


• Ability to assess anomalies and develop resolutions in conjunction with Engineering


• Able to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and development environments

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $6,300.00 - $113,900.00 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.

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.