Principal/Senior Principal Electrical Engineer
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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Electrical Engineer/ Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to join the team of qualified individuals. Position is located in San Diego, CA. Drive the development and execution of automated and manual test cases that validate system functionality and strengthen overall user experience. In this role, you’ll tackle complex technical challenges across air and ground systems. This is an opportunity to take ownership of fast-paced, high-impact work while shaping robust test solutions across multiple efforts.
Requirements
- Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
- Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance
- Extensive Experience in Test Program Execution
- Prior Experience in Hot bench and overall lab operations support.
- Experience working System Test, SW Development and/or Systems Engineering
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience (for Principal Electrical Engineer).
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 7 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience (for Senior Principal Electrical Engineer).
Nice To Haves
- Security+ certification
- Experience with IBM Rational tool suite (DOORS and Jazz)
- Experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence)
- Experience using software test automation tools/frameworks
- Software development experience
- Strong Troubleshooting abilities
- Experience with network diagnosis tools; Wireshark, ICMP, Netstat
- Strong understanding with interfaces of software/system environments
Responsibilities
- Responsible for development and execution of automated and manual test cases to verify system functional requirements
- Developing robust nominal & off-nominal test cases centered on improving the user experience
- Work independently on assigned tasks to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects at once
- Flexibility to support weekends, multiple shifts, and off hours.
- The candidate will also be expected to actively seek opportunities for process improvement
- Interface and present test integration and execution results to program and test leadership at pre-and-post-test reviews
- Use Wireshark/TCP, ICMP, and/or Netstat to evaluate systems
- Report, Track, and Troubleshoot Air and Ground systems discrepancies
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- flexible work arrangements
- 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
- phenomenal learning opportunities
- exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
- very friendly team environment
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
