RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our
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Sr Principal Electrical Engineer-OKC (No Relocation)
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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 peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

As a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer you will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Lifecycle Sustainment and Modernization Solutions (LSMS) group seeking a Senior Principal Electronics Engineer (Level 4) to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in Oklahoma City, OK. You will become part of a Northrop Grumman team of professionals who are actively developing Avionics Testing Solutions and Specialized Test Equipment for the B-2 Stealth Bomber and LGM-35A Sentinel Missile platforms. We also work on and assist with the US Air Force B-1 and B-2 Bombers, E-3 Sentry, Airborne Warning and Control System, and numerous other Government platforms. Our team members complete engineering, reverse engineering, and logistics solution efforts to solve complex obsolescence problems and ensure warfighter supportability. The position will research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and products for defense or commercial systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and define system architecture for new or existing complex integrated test systems

  • Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total systems in a laboratory environment

  • Oversight and ownership of engineering design as well as 2D drawing formats and standards for a wide array of electrical products:

    • Cable assemblies

    • Wiring diagrams

    • System interconnects

    • Network interconnects

    • Circuit Card Assemblies

  • Development and coordination for internal and customer design reviews for the electrical and system level designs of our products

  • Assist in troubleshooting of lab equipment as failures occur

  • Coordination with engineering manager(s) to ensure product technical data packages meet project schedule commitments

  • Coordinate between several internal and external stakeholder groups (Software Development, System Test, Cyber Operations, Procurement, etc.) to achieve contractual commitments

  • Analyze complex electronic circuitry and precision electro-mechanical assemblies through simulation or analysis in order to recommend component substitutions or re-design solutions to ensure the integrity of the platform configuration, system safety, and performance specifications.

  • Identify, analyze, and solve obsolescence issues.

  • Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules.

  • Identify program problems and assist in the establishing of solutions, such as allocation of resources, improved processes, or changing contractual specifications.

  • Act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of programs.

  • Support process improvement and establishment.

  • Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

  • Generate reports and presents to Government counterparts, defense contractors, and other cross-functional organizations.

  • Provide leadership and mentoring in addition to being an individual performer

  • Has technical insight and experience to know if test set-up and results make sense

  • Ability to establish and maintain infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters.

  • Coordinates with team lead, electrical technicians, and I&T managers to complete tasking. May participate, prepare, and present material in program review boards (PDRs, CDRs, TRRs, FRBs, etc).

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must have a Bachelors degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or equivalent) with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree with 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD with 3 years of related engineering experience

  • Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion

  • Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance & special program access

  • Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test)

  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams

  • Ability to diagnose/troubleshoot/repair hardware components.

  • Experience with CAD or similar design tools

  • Ability to obtain/maintain access to work on-site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. No relocation offered

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Active DoD SECRET or higher security clearance with investigation in the last five (5) years

  • Active Program clearance

  • Master’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related discipline

  • Experience in Circuit Analysis & Digital/Analog Design

  • Experience in Signal I/O Interfacing & Distribution

  • Experience in Voltage/Resistance/Capacitance/Isolation Testing

  • Experience in Power Distribution Systems

  • Experience with HW/SW Integration

  • Experience in Instrumentation or Avionics Systems

  • Experience in Nuclear Surety

  • Experience in an Agile development environment

  • Experience with any of the following CAD Software Tools and Data Management Products: CATIA, SolidWorks Mechanical/PDM, Siemens NX/Capital, SEE Electrical Expert, Microsoft Visio, National Instruments LabView, SmarTeam, Team Center

  • Experience with nuclear hardened systems

Salary Range: $112,400.00 - $168,600.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.

Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.northropgrumman.com/careers
1765 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe....

Benefits:
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Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.northropgrumman.com/careers
1765 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe....

Benefits:
We’re committed to supporting our employees in all aspects of life, both on and off the job. Our benefits extend to you and your family, offering comprehensive health coverage, flexible work options, back-up child and elder care programs and more. Explore Total Rewards >

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