Requisition ID: R
- Category: Engineering
- Location: San Diego, California, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
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 is looking to add a Principal Electronics Engineer - Sensors Responsible Engineer (SIGINT) OR Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Sensors Responsible Engineer (SIGINT) to join our team in Rancho Bernando, CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization.
This candidate will be responsible for supporting the entire program lifecycle to include development, production and sustainment of Triton EO/IR, RADAR and SIGINT systems as a member of the Mission Systems IPT Sensors Team.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Perform EO/IR, RADAR and SIGINT subsystem analysis, documentation of system requirements and interfaces with traceability to platform requirements.
- Perform/support review and analysis of supplier design data, definition of functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration.
- Perform/support design reviews, or reviews of design related documentation (ICDs, system and subsystem design documents, etc.).
- Perform/support integration of new subsystems and capabilities.
- Perform lab and flight test planning and execution.
- Evaluate flight test performance and prepare test reports.
- Perform change management and engineering change proposal (ECP) duties, including preparation, analysis, planning and execution.
- Work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, interfacing with IPT leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines.
- Coordinate identification, tracking, and resolution of risks, issues, and opportunities, including root cause/corrective action of technical issues.
This position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing the selected candidate to telework at least one day a week and requires the ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
This position can be filled at either the Principal Electronics Engineer level or the Senior Principal Electronics Engineer level, depending upon the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications - Principal Electronics Engineer:
- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 0 years of related engineering experience.
- Experience with aerospace development, production, or operations.
- Experience with data analysis tools and scripting languages.
- Active, in-Scope DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance once in position.
Basic Qualifications - Senior Principal Electronics Engineer:
- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of related engineering experience.
- Experience with aerospace development, production, or operations.
- Experience with data analysis tools and scripting languages.
- Active, in-Scope DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance once in position.
Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance
- Understanding of EO/IR, RADAR, SIGINT, and/or AIS sensor operation and data products to include image analysis
- Experience with Air-to-Ground SIGINT systems
- Experience leading a team of engineers
- Operational experience
- Ability to communicate complex issues effectively to crowds with diverse perspectives
- Ability to prioritize disparate tasks
Salary Range: $107,300 - $160,900
Salary Range 2: $133,000 - $199,600
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
