Senior Principal Engineer - Survivability (California)

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

3d • $156,400 - $234,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer - Survivability for its Palmdale, California, or Rancho Bernardo, California, location. The successful candidate will bring broad technical knowledge and experience in developing and procuring aircraft survivability subsystem designs, integration, testing, and support for advanced programs. The role is full-time and on-site; remote, hybrid, and telework arrangements are not available. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.
• Demonstrated depth of knowledge of RF and antenna functionality, with experience in RF integration and testing.
• Direct experience in Survivability / Low Observables, applying and extending electromagnetic principles related to Radar Cross Section / RF signature.
• Experience in Systems Engineering, LRU integration and testing, and supplier management.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance, with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or applied mathematics from an ABET-accredited university.
• Expertise with RF and antenna design, development, integration and test, and/or sustainment.
• Proficiency in Mission Systems integration for survivable systems.
• Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills for effective interaction and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and customers.
• Proficiency in developing and executing tests and analyzing test results.
• Technical leadership experience in a dynamic program environment.
• Demonstrated success working with internal support organizations such as Global Supply Chain and Security.
• Demonstrated success building customer intimacy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system requirements, subsystem architecture, and drawings; author procurement specifications, Interface Control Documents, and Statements of Work.
• Manage vendors and subcontractors as part of a Supplier Management Team, oversee supplier development efforts and capability deliveries, and collaborate with suppliers on sustainment support.
• Establish and coordinate test plans, support test execution, and conduct post-test data analysis. Tests may take place in a laboratory or field environment.
• Communicate risks, issues, and opportunities to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal support organizations, including Global Supply Chain, Facilities, IT, and Security.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior