
Senior Principal Electronics Engineer, Technical Program Manager
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Job description
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Senior Principal Electronics Engineer, Technical Program Manager — a full-time, based in Palmdale, CA role ($142k–$213k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer – Technical Program Manager (TPM)
Location: United States-California-Palmdale, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-El Segundo
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: 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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer – Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our team in Palmdale, CA, El Segundo, CA, or Rancho Bernardo, CA. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.
A successful candidate will leverage a diverse background encompassing experience in Communications and Payloads Subsystems throughout their entire lifecycle. In this position, breadth of experience across multiple Payloads and Communication Subsystems is more critical than in depth knowledge with any one system.
Roles and Responsibilities will include:
Validate use and business case for engineering change proposals
Work with technical responsible engineers to develop change proposals
Lead project teams across a variety of disciplines and geographic locations from project inception through project completion
Develop project plans addressing cost, schedule and technical objectives
Manage cost, schedule and technical performance of engineering projects
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is NO remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 10% may be required
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline, 6 years of related engineering experience.
Prior EVMS or CAM Experience
Experience with Project Planning using MS Project
Experience with Communications or Payloads Subsystems
Must have an active US Government Top-Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Ability to obtain and maintain US Government SCI clearance
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:
Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Active USG Top Secret SCI clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
CAM Certified
Cost Basis of Estimate (BoE) Experience
Technical experience across multiple Payload and Communication Subsystems
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Senior Principal Electronics Engineer, Technical Program Manager at Northrop Grumman?
The estimated salary range for Senior Principal Electronics Engineer, Technical Program Manager at Northrop Grumman is $142,000 - $213,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Senior Principal Electronics Engineer, Technical Program Manager at Northrop Grumman?
The required skills for Senior Principal Electronics Engineer, Technical Program Manager at Northrop Grumman include: Microsoft Project.
What is the seniority level for Senior Principal Electronics Engineer, Technical Program Manager at Northrop Grumman?
Senior Principal Electronics Engineer, Technical Program Manager at Northrop Grumman is a Senior / Principal level position.
How do I apply for Senior Principal Electronics Engineer, Technical Program Manager at Northrop Grumman?
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