Engineer Electrical/Principal Engineer Electrical

Redondo Beach, California, United States

• Category: Electrical Engineering

Description

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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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Strategic Space Systems Division has an opening for a Principal Electrical Engineer/ Electrical Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California. This role requires a solid foundation and understanding of testing in the IT&L environment. 

Responsibilities:

Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints

Leads and develops an expert understanding of your assigned subsystems, and utilize test infrastructure to dry run and execute system level verification. 

Role entails collaboration with various disciplines at the element, subsystems, and unit level through multiple working groups to refine requirements & verification, interfaces, test equipment and test methodology.

Performs troubleshooting and resolution of HW/SW configuration issues on systems to resolve issues related to system functionality

Generates test products and automated test scripts for System Level Testing

Adheres to and maintains processes and procedures for the assembly integration and test of space vehicles

Ability to adapt to changing test environment and able provide solutions to meet schedule and cost

Will be able to support multiple shifts and weekends, and offsite travel

Specifics of responsibilities can be tailored based on grade level and relevant experience of selected candidate

This position will require occasionally working shift work and overtime. Additionally, the nature of this position requires individuals to be comfortable working full time in a classified development environment; cell phones or personal electronic devices are prohibited within these areas.

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

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space 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

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications: 

Electrical Test Engineer:

Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline plus 2 years of engineering experience OR master’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 0 years of engineering experience

Experience with Integration and Test campaigns

Active DoD Secret security clearance at time of application

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance

Principal Electrical Test Engineer

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline plus 5 years of engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 3 years of engineering experience OR PhD Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 0 years of engineering experience

Experience with Integration and Test campaigns

Active DoD Secret security clearance at time of application

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a manufacturing environment and knowledge of spacecraft production processes and procedures

Possess strong leadership qualities, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills

Active DoD Top Secret/SSBI and/or Active SCI

Integration & Test experience

Ability to operate in a large Integration and Test environment with multiple disciplines

Ability to function as a member of a large team

Experience with RF Test Equipment, RF, and DC cables

Experience with Commanding & Data Handling

Experience with Electrical Power Subsystems

Experience troubleshooting anomalous hardware and software

Experience in test script development

Basic Programming Skills in one or more of these areas: Python, C, Matlab, Excel

Excellent communication skills

Excellent technical writing skills

Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00Salary Range 2: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

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.

Company

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Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide.

We hold ourselves to a higher standard, both in the products we deliver and in the way we conduct ourselves throughout the entire customer experience. Because, after all, we are in the business of securing a great deal more than just our place in the market.

Our mission is to be at the forefront of technology and innovation, delivering superior capability in tandem with maximized cost efficiencies. The security solutions we provide help secure freedoms for our nation as well as those of our allies. Squarely meeting our obligations, fiscally and technologically, isn't just a business goal, but a moral imperative. To that end, as we evolve as a company, the responsibility we feel for our country and the citizens and troops we help support grows with us. ​