Principal Electrical Components Engineer or Sr Principal Electrical Components Engineers

Northrop Grumman•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$114,000 - $213,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking multiple Principal Electrical Components Engineer or Sr Principal Electrical Components Engineer positions. These roles are located in Woodland Hills, CA and support multiple programs. The positions may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed. The company is looking for individuals with bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. The culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work, with an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Employees are encouraged to be part of history and make history. Northrop Grumman's mission is to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. They offer a culture where voices are valued and employees contribute to providing real-life solutions to the world's biggest challenges. The company takes pride in creating purposeful work and allowing employees to grow and achieve their goals by Defining Possible. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, they have opportunities to fit your life and launch your career. The space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Requirements

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 (for Principal Level 3)
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 (for Sr. Principal Level 4)
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.