RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Be responsible for providing technical assistance with the installation and test support of a phase array sensor system on a platform. As the system knowledge expert, you will be working on an MS team and using sophisticated supported equipment with other engineers to provide the prime contractor with knowledge and assist with system operation. Other duties include mission support, providing monitoring and operational guidance. Roles & Responsibilities: Conduct post-installation, shop floor system testing in coordination with other platform systems Conduct pre-mission system test support Collect, evaluate and report on test results Troubleshoot system and test-set electrical, electronic and test software Recommending corrective action for system repairs Devise equipment design and procedural changes to improve safety and efficiency Provide direction/oversight during the conduct of work performed by repair technicians Support operational missions Provide support at other field sites and test facilities Support various customer meetings at customer locations Periodic shift work may be required based on operational needs This position may be filled as a Principal Electronics Engineer or Sr Principal Electronics Engineer. Basic Qualifications for a Principal Electronics Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience Experience with any one or more of the following backgrounds: airborne AESA radar/communications systems, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or System Engineering Strong understanding of Systems Engineering concepts, including requirements analysis and verification planning and execution Knowledge and experience with RF Hardware and test equipment Must be willing to work on an occasional rotating schedule, as needed; including periodic shift work and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of our customer Must be willing to support occasional travel up to 25-30%, both CONUS (continental U.S.) and OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.) US Citizenship and a current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance are required; must have the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access Basic Qualifications for a Sr Principal Electronics Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience Experience with any one or more of the following backgrounds: airborne AESA radar/communications systems, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or System Engineering Strong understanding of Systems Engineering concepts, including requirements analysis and verification planning and execution Knowledge and experience with RF Hardware and test equipment Must be willing to work on an occasional rotating schedule, as needed; including periodic shift work and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of our customer Must be willing to support occasional travel up to 25-30%, both CONUS (continental U.S.) and OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.) US Citizenship and a current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance are required; must have the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access Preferred Qualifications: Experience as Technical lead, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex HW/SW integration problems Experience in integration and test techniques, MATLAB, or related signal analysis tools; interfacing protocols, test equipment, and customer interaction Experience with RF and radar technologies Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00 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.