Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4
About The Position
Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 to join their team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The role involves designing, developing, and executing test procedures and automated test scripts using spacecraft commands, telemetry, and electrical ground support equipment. The ideal candidate will have system-level test experience with spacecraft flight hardware and good computer skills. Daily responsibilities will include I&T test preparation leading to direct contact with satellite and space flight hardware. This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.
Requirements
- Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
- Experience with hardware or software testing and test scripting
- Travel and support different shifts when required
- Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Approved STEM Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Approved STEM Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – Approved STEM PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
- Basic Qualifications for Level 4: Approved STEM Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Approved STEM Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – Approved STEM PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with proliferated systems testing or production line testing/planning
- Direct related experience in Integration and test
- Experience in Electronics troubleshooting and nonconformance documentation and resolution workflow
- Environmental test planning/preparations (Thermal Cycle/Thermal Vacuum chamber testing, EMI testing)
- Programming or debugging experience with any of the following languages: STOL/JAS, Python
- Programming or debugging experience with any of the following tools: Manufacturo, Odoo, InControl, Jira/Confluence, Git/Bitbucket
- Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test)
- Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance
Responsibilities
- Develop I&T test procedures, specifications, and test limits
- Execute I&T testing, monitor tests per specification, troubleshoot, and document all test activities
- Understands both electrical circuits and software within the flight hardware and EGSE
- Supports EGSE and flight hardware test/troubleshooting efforts and ability to perform this tasking with little to no oversight from another Electrical Engineer
- Travel and support different shifts when required
- Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned
- Has technical insight and experience to know if test set-up and results make sense
- Ability to establish and maintain infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters.
- Coordinates with ITEE team lead, electrical test conductors/technicians, and I&T managers to complete tasking. May participate, prepare, and present material in program review boards (ERBs, TRRs, FRBs, etc.).
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
