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Northrop Grumman · Onsite · United States-Arizona-Chandler
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Space Systems is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer - 3 to join the Launch Systems Avionics Design Group in Chandler, AZ. The role involves conducting comprehensive test verification activities throughout the program life cycle, including requirements analysis, development/prototype testing, test procedure development, test script creation, test execution, and formal Test data review and reporting. This position will be 100% on-site.

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

Develop test requirements and detailed avionics component test plans, procedures, readiness reviews (TRRs), test data, and reports.

Execute qualification testing in accordance with established requirements, plans, and procedures.

Conduct qualification tests while managing and prioritizing problem resolution.

Compile data to determine necessary changes in test equipment, procedures, or to establish new test requirements.

Lead cross-functional teams (including hardware, software, and manufacturing engineers) in both laboratory and field environments.

Conduct formal technical reviews, such as Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) with internal stakeholders and external customers.

 

Basic Qualifications for an Electronics Engineer:

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university with 5 years of related test experience or an MS and 3 years experience.
  • Experience authoring test procedures and ensuring data integrity and cataloging.
  • Experience with test execution, troubleshooting, and formal requirement decomposition with traceability and verification.
  • Working knowledge of standard test equipment: network analyzers, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, synthesizers, digitizers, and/or signal analyzers.
  • Proficient in at least one of the following programming environments: MATLAB, C, C++, C#, and/or Python.
  • Active US Government Secret Level security clearance at time of application.
  • US Citizenship
  • Ability to work onsite full-time in Chandler, AZ

 

Preferred Qualifications Associate Engineer/Electronics Engineer:

 

  • Experience testing avionics in military or space and defense environment.
  • Expert experience with environmental testing including thermal cycles, thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, etc.
  • Experience updating or modifying automated test scripts that integrate with hardware interfaces.
  • Experience working with operational hazards such as overhead lifting, Thermal Chambers, and Vibration Test systems
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple, shifting priorities while maintaining safety standards.

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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About Northrop Grumman

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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