Test and Repair Engineer - Senior Principal

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 119,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Principal Test & Repair Engineer, where you will play a critical role in supporting the Repair and Testing Operations of Airborne Radars. This hands-on position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, interfacing with various teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability. You'll leverage your expertise in RF engineering principles to innovate and improve existing systems while contributing to missions that make a real difference. Embrace the opportunity to grow within a culture that values curiosity and collaboration, and be part of a team that's shaping the future of technology.

Benefits

Health Plan

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in test and repair environments required.
• Strong background in RF circuitry testing and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and evaluate performance of test sets.
• Design and integrate new test sets for operational systems.

Skills

RF Circuit Testing

Troubleshooting

Technical Reporting

Team Leadership

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

SAP

Material Requirements Planning

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Test & Repair Engineer to join our Life Cycle Sustainment Operations group located in Elkridge, MD.

In this role, you will support the Repair and Testing Operations of Airborne Radars and Test Sets using Radio Frequency (RF) engineering principles to support analysis and process support for legacy and emerging technologies. This is a very hands-on position working with the commodities and test sets while interfacing with vendors, in house prime mission equipment engineering, test design mechanical/electrical engineering as well as Purchasing, Operations and Manufacturing functional groups.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Troubleshooting and performance evaluation of older test set; Test set modification with documentation
• Design and integration of new test sets
• Unit under test evaluations
• Documenting test procedures
• Effectively interface with various internal and external customers as well as functional groups including vendors, engineering, purchasing, operations, program offices, and manufacturing
• Generate technical reports, track, and report on performance
• Estimate work efforts (hours and schedule) and other ongoing tasks in support of an operational system

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or closely related technical field with 8 years of relevant experience in a test and repair environment, or a Master's with 6 years relevant experience in a test and repair environment; 12 or more years of relevant experience in a test and repair environment may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Strong technical background with proven success with testing RF circuitry and troubleshooting to the component level by following schematics
• Prior experience leading and/or coaching colleagues
• Proficiency in MS Office is required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Candidate must currently have, and be able to maintain an active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with SAP or other Material Requirements Planning/ Manufacturing Execution tool
• Familiarization with a wide variety of systems including radars

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/

Salary Range:

$119,200.00 - $178,800.00

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.