
Senior Principal Electronics Engineer
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Job description
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Senior Principal Electronics Engineer — a full-time, based in San Diego, CA role ($142k–$213k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
Sr Principal Engineer Electronics
Location: United States-California-San Diego
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 has an opening for a Sr Principal Electronics Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our Rancho Bernardo, CA.
The selected candidate will coordinate the engineering activities associated with a mission management, data recording, and data center system capability. The successful candidate must have a background in the concepts and implementation of Mission Management and Data Recording Systems, and storage servers. This position will be required to support program planning, mission management requirements, system verification, and to support program milestone planning, reviews, and execution. The position is expected to provide leadership for verification materials, SW implementations, updates for ICDs, specifications and coordinating with system test team activities.
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 25% may be required.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.
The candidate must have a deep and diverse background in aviation payloads systems and sub-systems
Payload integration and software interfacing expertise
Experience with military specs and standards
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:
Excellent presentation and computer skills including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint. •
Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Able to communicate effectively with design engineers and work closely with other aerospace specialties, software and product support
Willing to support a dynamic work schedule, willing to travel to potentially remote locations, and frequently respond to pressing needs on short notice.
Active USG Top Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Substantial experience working with a team across the following disciplines; requirements development, concept of operations, air vehicle design, mission systems, flight systems, manufacturing, and operations
A degree in Electrical Systems/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or Physics.
Prior field engineer, mission or maintenance engineering support experience
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Senior Principal Electronics Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The estimated salary range for Senior Principal Electronics Engineer at Northrop Grumman is $142,000 - $213,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Senior Principal Electronics Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The required skills for Senior Principal Electronics Engineer at Northrop Grumman include: Excel, Word.
What is the seniority level for Senior Principal Electronics Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
Senior Principal Electronics Engineer at Northrop Grumman is a Senior / Principal level position.
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