Principal Engineer Electronics

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

2d•$114,000 - $213,400•Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. This requisition may be filled at the Principal OR Sr Principal level based on requirements listed below. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer or Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to support the Common Products Production Test Engineering organization in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

Requirements

Principal Electrical Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of related experience; OR PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 years of related experience
Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of related experience; OR PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of related experience
Must have a general understanding of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring personnel and equipment safety.
Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
Experience with automated testing of CCA (circuit card assembly).
Experience with automated testing for LRU and WRA.
Experience with electronic test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, DC/AC power supplies, and network analyzers.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the business.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on mixed circuit design.
Experience with MES, equipment connectivity, traceability, SAP or other ERP/MRP systems, and automated manufacturing data collection.
Experience in high-reliability, regulated, industrial, life-safety, aerospace, or other complex electronics manufacturing environments.
Hands-on approach with the ability to work effectively on the manufacturing floor while maintaining strong documentation and change control.
Experience working with NI LabVIEW and TestStand applications.
Experience with OrCAD, Pspice, or LTspice for circuit simulation.
Advanced knowledge of IPC-A-610 acceptance criteria and IPC J-STD-001 soldering process requirements; current IPC certification is a plus.
Knowledge of IPC-7711/7721 rework and repair practices.
Knowledge of J-STD-001 moisture-sensitivity controls.
Hands-on experience bringing up hardware from prototype design into production.
Ability to work with minimal direction or guidance.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership across the full lifecycle of complex electronic assemblies Line Replaceable Units (LRU) or Weapon Replaceable Assembly (WRA) and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), from development and transition to production through sustainment and in-service support.
Apply hands-on electrical engineering expertise in circuit analysis, schematic interpretation, component-level troubleshooting, root cause investigation, and non-conformance review to resolve test failures, improve yield and reliability, and support material review board dispositions, engineering changes, and obsolescence solutions.
Collaborate closely with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, suppliers, and internal customers to develop, validate, sustain, and continuously improve production processes, test methods, and hardware performance with a focus on safety, quality, producibility, cost, and on-time delivery, while supporting qualification activities, technical documentation, and long-term product support for Aeronautics programs.
Provide support in person and through documentation generation of findings and implemented solutions.
Debug, troubleshoot and verify test stations.
Apply technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve production line faults during acceptance testing.
Performs functional testing and troubleshooting of equipment and systems utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.