Northrop Grumman

Electrical Engineer/Principal Electrical Engineer

Northrop Grumman$79K — $118K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline from an accredited university; advanced degrees preferred.
  • 5 years of related engineering experience for Principal Engineer or 2 years for Electrical Engineer.
  • Active, In-Scope US government Secret Security Clearance granted/renewed in the last 5 years.
  • Experience with test equipment (e.g., digital multimeters, O-scopes).
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and integration of aircraft subsystems and components.
  • Lead both developmental and formal aircraft test events.
  • Establish and uphold rigorous standards for test conduct.
  • Manage lab configuration with detailed documentation.
  • Communicate lab and test statuses clearly to leadership.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve component and system level discrepancies.

Benefits

  • Potential relocation assistance available.
  • 9/80 work schedule promoting work-life balance with every other Friday off.
  • Opportunity for professional growth through diverse projects.
  • Inclusive work environment fostering teamwork and collaboration.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and savings plans.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Principal Electrical Engineer, specializing in Aircraft Ground and Flight Test to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Lab Test and Engineering Organization (LTEO). This role is located at located in Melbourne, FL.

In this LTEO role, you will be supporting aircraft systems development and qualification within a laboratory environment. Duties will consist of assisting with laboratory design, test planning and preparation, scheduling of test events, and leading the execution of test procedures. In this role you will also ensure test stations and assets are available and ready to test by deploying software and configuring hardware on test stations. In addition, you will work closely with Quality Assurance to maintain and validate test station software and hardware. 

Additional duties will be contributing to test readiness reviews, conducting briefings, performing acceptance testing and integration events. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Key responsibilities include:

•   Support development and integration of subsystems and components to meet platform mission objectives    
•   Lead test events ranging from developmental to formal testing
•   Establish and maintain standards of test conduct and rigor   
•   Effectively manage lab configuration through detailed documentation
•   Accurately communicate lab and test status to leadership via written and oral means
•   Troubleshoot component and system level issues/discrepancies

This position mainly operates on our 9/80 schedule, which means you will have every other Friday off, however, shift schedules are flexible and can change to meet customer demands. There will be phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, all while working in a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented candidates to successfully help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below."

"This requisition may be filled at either Electrical Engineer or Principal Electrical Engineer level"

Basic Qualifications for Principal Electrical Engineer

    Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 5 years of related experience in Engineering, OR 3 Years with Masters, OR 1 Year with PhD.

•   Must have an Active, In-Scope US government Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 5 years.

•   Experienced using test equipment, such as digital multimeters, O-scopes, power supplies, etc.

•   Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills 
•   Experienced in reading and comprehending schematic diagrams.
•   Experienced using Test Equipment, such as digital multimeters, O-scopes, power supplies, etc.

Preferred Qualifications: 

•   Familiarity with Atlassian collaboration tool set (Jira and Confluence)
•   Experienced with Electronic Principles, MIL STD protocol for 1553, 429, and 1394 busses.
•   Experience in Aircraft Ground Test and Operations.
•   Familiarity with avionics systems and equipment.
•   Experience with software deployments and deployments tools.


Basic Qualifications for Electrical Engineer

•   Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 2 years of related experience in Engineering, OR 0 Years with Masters.

•   Must have an Active, In-Scope US government Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 5 years.

•   Experienced using test equipment, such as digital multimeters, O-scopes, power supplies, etc.

•   Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills 
•   Experienced in reading and comprehending schematic diagrams.
•   Experienced using Test Equipment, such as digital multimeters, O-scopes, power supplies, etc.

Preferred Qualifications: 

•   Familiarity with Atlassian collaboration tool set (Jira and Confluence)
•   Experienced with Electronic Principles, MIL STD protocol for 1553, 429, and 1394 busses.
•   Experience in Aircraft Ground Test and Operations.
•   Familiarity with avionics systems and equipment.
•   Experience with software deployments and deployments tools.

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated products to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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