Sr Principal Engineer Electrical - Level 4

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

8d•$142,200 - $213,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer – 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 operates on a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. 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. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Requirements

Approved STEM Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional/related experience – OR – Approved STEM Master’s degree with 6 years of professional/related experience – OR – Approved STEM PhD with 4 years of professional/related experience.
Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Travel and support different shifts when required
Demonstrated strong background in EGSE, test equipment, harness, and rack design.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate ability to learn and integrate new tools/applications
Experience with hardware or software testing and test scripting
Direct related experience in system-level or test bed Integration and Test
Experience in Electronics troubleshooting and nonconformance documentation and resolution workflow
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

EGSE, test equipment, harness, and rack design.
Support EGSE and flight hardware test/troubleshooting efforts.
Preparation/planning for short- and long-term test bed integration activities
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
Fully grasp escalation plan when test errors are encountered and understands when to proceed per NG/program process.
Participates in anomaly resolution process and offers technical solutions
Coordinates with ITEE team leads, electrical test conductors/technicians, and I&T managers to complete and status tasking.
May participate, prepare, and present material in program review boards (ERBs, TRRs, FRBs, etc.).
Other duties as assigned