Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks for aircraft. The role requires a relevant STEM degree, related engineering experience, and the ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance and Special Program Access. An active Secret clearance is preferred. Travel is approximately 10% of the time.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 opportunities for a Principal Electrical Engineer in San Diego, CA!
Duties Include:
- Researching, developing, designing, and testing electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.
- Designing electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for aircraft.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master of Science degree with 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline with 1 year of related engineering experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP). This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
- Active US Government Secret clearance
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