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Northrop Grumman Electrical Engineer (Subsystems) or Principal Electrical Engineer (Subsystems in San Diego, California

Requisition ID: R10161914

  • 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 has an opening for an Electrical Engineer (Subsystems) or Principal Electrical Engineer (Subsystems) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

This position will be located in Rancho Bernardo, CA and will allow for partial tele-work.

The Subsystems Electronics Engineer must have experience with installation, integration, and troubleshooting of aviation related Subsystems systems, component subsystems, Sensor Management Units, and/or Data Recorders.

Essential Functions:

  • System integration, test development, and execution of various types of complex avionics systems

  • Create and develop documentation for system requirements and interfaces, including system engineering drawings and diagrams

  • Troubleshoot systems to resolve complex issues, interact, and coordinate with responsible Subsystems engineers responsible for sustaining subsystems

  • Serve as an interface between the Operations & Test organization and the engineers

  • Ensure Subsystems performance meets specified levels

  • Proactively maintain overall system performance of deployed Subsystems

  • Perform troubleshooting, document issues, and coordinate field replacements/upgrades of Subsystems

  • Contribute to improvement of processes, design, and future sustainment efforts

  • Actively participate in Program Risk and Opportunity Management

  • Must be a self-directed technical performer with strong communication skills, demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary technical trades, and ability to develop & execute to a strategy

This position can be filled at either the Electrical Engineer (Subsystems) or Principal Electrical Engineer (Subsystems) level, depending upon the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for Electrical Engineer (Subsystems):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.

  • Experience with installation, integration, and troubleshooting of aviation related Subsystems systems, component sub-systems, Sensor Management Units, and/or Data Recorders

  • Active DoD Secret Clearance

  • Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance

  • At some point, candidate may be required to obtain and maintain program access (SAP).

Basic Qualifications for Principal Electrical Engineer (Subsystems):

  • 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 installation, integration and troubleshooting of aviation related Subsystems systems, component sub-systems, Sensor Management Units and Data Recorders

  • Active DoD Secret Clearance

  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS Clearance

  • At some point, candidate may be required to obtain and maintain program access (SAP).

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

  • Master’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline

  • Experience with the integration and test of avionics related Subsystems or component subsystems

  • Working knowledge of Mission Computer and Data Recorder engineering theory

  • Self-directed technical performer with strong communication skills, demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary technical trades, and ability to develop & execute to a strategy

Salary Range: $87,200 - $130,800

Salary Range 2: $107,300 - $160,900

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.

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