RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking multiple
Principal Electrical Components Engineer or Sr Principal Electrical Components Engineers. This position is located in
Woodland Hills, CA and supports the multiple programs. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.
What You'll Get To Do:- Work with design engineers in selection and application of Electrical, Electronics, Electro-Mechanical, Electro-Optical (EEEE) parts, including Microcircuits, Connectors, Passive Devices, and Printed Circuit Boards
- Create Component Specifications or Source Control Documents to meet Program Requirements
- Lead and Conduct qualifications of new EEEE components for use in new Circuit Card Assembly designs
- Work with manufacturing and Component vendors to resolve qualification, producibility, and test issues with parts and Circuit Card Assemblies
- Manage Bill-of-Materials, new part requests, part objects, and part attributes in a Product Lifecycle Management System.
- Support Supply Chain with component procurement requirements, selection of suppliers, and procurement issues
- Tailoring and allocating EEEE Part and Circuit Card Assembly requirements to System, Subsystem, and Unit Level Specifications.
- Support Program Subcontractors with EEEE Part requirements interpretation and review of Subcontractor Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs)
- Perform BOM analysis and generate Problem Reports and Engineering Changes for EEE-related requests.
- Support design team in overall system derating, ensuring part-level and system-level consistency with program derating criteria.
- Drive EEE parts risk management including obsolescence, lifecycle constraints, and surveillance of industry alerts (including GIDEP) with traceable documentation.
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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
This position may be filled as a Principal Electrical Components Engineer (Level 3) or a Sr. Principal Electrical Components Engineer (Level 4).
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Electrical Components Engineer (Level 3) : - Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relative experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of relative experience; PhD + 1 year of relative experience
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher
- Experience in military/space electronics design or manufacturing
- Familiar with the selection and application of EEEE components
- Experience with the development of associated component data/drawings and the selection of EEEE parts to meet program/project objectives and requirements
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Tools
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to obtain ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance
Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Electrical Components Engineer (Level 4) : - Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of relative experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of relative experience; PhD + 4 years of relative experience
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher
- Experience in military/space electronics design or manufacturing
- Familiar with the selection and application of EEEE components
- Experience with the development of associated component data/drawings and the selection of EEEE parts to meet program/project objectives and requirements
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Tools
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to obtain ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:- Advanced degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
- Experience supporting high-reliability aerospace/defense electronics and EEE parts control activities across multiple lifecycle phases (design through production).
- Working knowledge of various NASA & Military Performance documents required for the selection and screening of Space, Military, DSSC, Non-Standard, and Commercial-Off-The-Shelf components, including MIL-PRF-38534 (Hybrids), MIL-PRF-38535 (microcircuits), MIL-PRF-19500 (semiconductors), MIL-PRF-123 (capacitors), MIL-PRF-55342 (resistors), MIL-PRF-39016 (relays), MIL-PRF-981(magnetics), IPC-6012 and MIL-PRF-31032 (Printed Circuit Boards)and various electrical interconnect systems.
- Experience with developing Source Control Drawings or Component Specifications for EEEE components
- Experience leading supplier technical reviews and driving closure of drawing comments, variances, and corrective actions.
- Familiarity with EEE parts selection, screening/qualification strategy, and lifecycle/obsolescence mitigation.
- Experience with developing and conducting qualification of EEEE components
- Working knowledge of Destructive Physical analysis (M1580), Failure Analysis, physics of failure, Root Cause & Corrective Action, component specifications, component screening & qualification, component application qualification, and related installation/assembly process specifications
- Experience with derating analysis of EEEE components
- Experience in parts, materials and process selection, manufacturing support, failure analysis, and processing of materials for space hardware
- Strong technical writing skills and ability to communicate clearly with engineering, Mission Assurance, supply chain, and suppliers.
- Active DOD Secret or Top Secret clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00
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.
