Northrop Grumman

Principal Engineer Ground Systems Hardware Installation/Sr Principal Engineer Ground Systems Hardware Installation

Northrop Grumman$114K — $213K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in a STEM discipline with relevant experience
  • Demonstrated hardware testing experience at board, unit, or subsystem level
  • Experience in electronic test environments verifying specification requirements
  • Previous experience in electrical engineering hardware design
  • Active Top Secret clearance required at application

Responsibilities

  • Support test planning and execution for off-site locations
  • Solve critical digital and RF subsystem issues
  • Perform acceptance testing for mission assurance and customers
  • Prepare content for internal design reviews and test readiness reviews
  • Lead hardware installation and upgrades at customer sites

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package
  • Health insurance coverage and life/disability insurance
  • Savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Principal Engineer Ground Systems Hardware Installation / Sr Principal Engineer Ground Systems Hardware Installation to join our team in Manhattan Beach, CA.

The Ground Systems Development & Products Department (part of Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector) in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking a Principal Engineer Ground Systems Hardware Installation/Sr Principal Engineer Ground Systems Hardware Installation to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Manhattan Beach, CA and will have opportunity to travel both domestically and internationally to support installation and upgrade support.

They will be responsible for testing, and delivering satellite ground station hardware to customers both domestically and internationally. The successful candidate will have a track record of successfully performing RF and digital hardware installation, testing, and troubleshooting.

The candidate will have an ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across engineering disciplines to accomplish the team goals. This candidate will also be capable of coordinating with internal and external customers and preparing/presenting the results of their work. Applicant will interface with multiple disciplines including customers, program management, hardware design, system engineering, procurement, suppliers, and manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has a broad range of experience with:
  • Performing support for several different technical skillsets (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, etc.)
  • Integration, and test of:
    • Digital and Analog/RF circuits
    • Electronic drawers/units
    • Small to large electronic subsystems


Some responsibilities include both performing and leading the following:
  • Support test planning, test execution, sell-off, and post-delivery support for multiple off-site locations
  • Solving challenging critical digital and RF subsystem issues to meet requirements across all delivery variants
  • Performing Acceptance Testing for Mission Assurance, Customers, and Technical Representatives
  • Providing content for subsystem internal design reviews, test readiness reviews, and End Item Data Package review and sell-off to internal and external customers


**This position can be filled at level 3 or 4.**

Basic Qualifications (Level 3):
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline plus with 5 years of hardware engineering experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline plus 3 years of hardware engineering experience; OR a PhD. Degree in a STEM discipline plus 1 years of hardware engineering experience
  • Demonstrated hardware testing experience at either the board, unit, or subsystem level
  • Experience in an electronic test environment that verifies specification requirements
  • Previous experience as an electrical engineering hardware designer
  • Requires an active Top-Secret clearance at time of application


Basic Qualifications (Level 4):
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline plus with 8 years of hardware engineering experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline plus 6 years of hardware engineering experience; OR a PhD. Degree in a STEM discipline plus 4 years of hardware engineering experience
  • Demonstrated hardware testing experience at either the board, unit, or subsystem level
  • Experience in an electronic test environment that verifies specification requirements
  • Previous experience as an electrical engineering hardware designer
  • Requires an active Top-Secret clearance at time of application


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or STEM Degree
  • Experience presenting to technical leadership
  • Experience designing, developing, and delivery of ground system hardware
  • Experience in analog, RF, or digital test set development and testing
  • Experience with ground antenna subsystems
  • Experience with hardware installs at a customer site
  • Active Top Secret Clearance & SCI access


Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

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.

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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