Principal/Engineer Electrical (Level 2 or 3)

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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 Vandenberg Integration Site (VSFB) is looking for a motivated Electrical Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join our team. As a team member of the engineering, integration, test, and launch operations team, the Electrical Engineer will support and manage various aspects of the assembly, integration, test, and launch activities of multiple Northrop Grumman Launch Vehicle Programs.

This position is 100% on-site, remote work is not available.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Support development and production programs at VSFB site.
• Hands-on electrical integration and test of flight hardware; operating and maintaining electronic or electro-mechanical components, circuits or systems.
• Create, edit, review, and maintain test procedures utilized during integration & test and launch pad operations for correctness and completeness against mission requirements, launch vehicle configuration, and component changes and modifications.
• Lead testing and/or evaluation/validation of electrical systems
• Troubleshoot, document, and disposition flight and test equipment hardware and software discrepancies and pursuing root cause and corrective actions
• Support maintenance and upgrading of Electrical Ground Support Equipment and its associated network equipment.
• Perform launch vehicle avionics hardware & software system and subsystem level integration, test and launch operations.
• Coordinate and lead Electrical Technicians performing functions supporting activities such as, integration, test, checkout, operation, and maintenance of complex electronic flight, ground testing and launching systems.
• Coordinate and perform testing with customer, MDA, and site range and safety personnel

This position can be filled as either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering +2 years of related experience; Master of Science in Engineering + 0 years of experience
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret level security clearance, which generally requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite
• Ability to drive tasks to completion
• Ability to solve problems and support troubleshooting efforts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams
• Basic electrical testing and diagnostic experience
• Basic knowledge and understanding of test equipment set up/use such as DMMs, Digital Signal Acquisition systems, Oscilloscopes, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work multiple tasks in parallel
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software

Basic Qualifications for Level 3

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering +5 years of related experience; Master of Science in Engineering + 3 years of experience
• Ability to drive tasks to completion

Preferred Qualifications for both levels

• Active Secret DoD clearance
• BS in Electrical or Systems Engineering
• Knowledge and experience with computer networking and troubleshooting
• Knowledge and experience with advanced programming/plotting tools such as MATLAB and/or Python
• Experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members
• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman tools and processes
• Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines
• Experience with integration and test of launch vehicles

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Primary Level Salary Range

$91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range

$114,000.00 - $171,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.