Senior Principal Electronics Engineer

Employer description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Senior Principal Electronics Engineer based out of Warner Robins, GA.

Initial training/product familiarization will take place in Baltimore MD and Rolling Meadows IL NGC facilities on a temporary basis and as needed.*

What You’ll get to Do:

Join our Field Engineering organization and leverage your digital testing experience as a member of the F-35 Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System (EODAS) Sustainment Support team.

In this role, you’ll help monitor and maintain product technical performance while applying your expertise to support mission-critical systems. You’ll be based and work at the F35 Warner Robins Depot at Warner Robins, GA, and will support the testing, troubleshooting and repair of EODAS hardware. Activities will range from hands-on testing; to analysis of failure trends, root cause/corrective actions; and attending program meetings to report yields, problems, and corrective actions. In addition, as the on-site engineer you will provide engineering technical support to resolve customer issues, and work in collaboration with Rolling Meadows and BWI EODAS team as needed to resolve customer issues and provide status reports to the technical and management team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Direct customer (Prime and USG) daily interface at the Warner Robins AFBSupport and provide on-the-job training for techniciansTest set maintenance and repair of test set failures are requiredTroubleshoot and support sensor hardware while working with customer techniciansAnalyze test data and identify early trendsCompile data and recommend changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, or new testing requirements to NG EngineeringCollaborate with engineering to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutionsSupport technicians through troubleshooting and trainingCollaborate with the local customer and with NG engineering in developing root cause and corrective actionsResearch, design, develop, and test a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including complex electro optical sensors, subsystems, and test equipment componentsAttend program meetings to report yield issues, yield detractor investigation findings, and corrective actionsPrioritize work, manage multiple technical tasks, and execute with limited oversightWork with a team and independently as well without day-to-day direction
Success in this role comes from applying strong analytical skills to review requirements, test scenarios and plans, implement processes while communicating effectively across teams. A self-directed, organized, detail-oriented approach—as well as a collaborative mindset—will help you thrive in this position.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related STEM discipline with 8+ years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in one of these disciplines with 5+ years of related experience.
Experience with specialized test equipment (scopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator) and tools used to troubleshoot and repair  Experience with concepts of circuit design and troubleshootingExperience with maintenance of test set and repairEffective verbal and written communication skills, including experience using Microsoft Office toolsAbility to work both independently with minimal direction and collaboratively in a team environmentU.S Citizenship and active/current U.S. Government Secret clearance required 

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of electro-optics and laser technologyCircuit card assembly (CCA) level test experienceExperience with automated testing

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.