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Principal or Sr Principal Engineer Electrical

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In-Office
San Diego, CA
114K-213K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
San Diego, CA
114K-213K Annually
Senior level
Owns electrical circuit development across the product lifecycle, including circuit design, analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototype build and testing, automated test equipment, qualification support, documentation, and production support. Reviews electrical engineering deliverables, troubleshoots circuit card assemblies, maintains configuration control, and collaborates across engineering and manufacturing teams. The role requires eligibility for a U.S. Secret clearance and may be filled at the Principal or Senior Principal level.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

This requisition may be filled at the Principal or Sr Principal level based on requirements listed below.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Principal or Sr Principal Electrical Engineer to support the Circuit Design organization in San Diego, CA.

As a member of the circuit design team, you will have ownership over the full product lifecycle for circuits development for the program enterprise. You will have the opportunity to perform detailed electrical circuit design, circuit level analysis, schematic capture, build component libraries, layout PCBs, built and test prototype hardware, design automated test equipment, design automated test scripts, support qualification, prepare documentation for your design and support hardware production manufacturing.

Essential Functions:

  • Working in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

  • Conduct electrical analysis and/or develop LRU electrical designs

  • Review engineering deliverables such as one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, part data sheets, interconnect connect diagrams, specifications, electrical analysis and trade studies

  • Review engineering deliverables such as one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, part data sheets, interconnect connect diagrams, specifications, electrical analysis and trade studies has context menu

  • Perform component-level troubleshooting and electrical testing of CCAs using schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and electronic lab equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, logic analyzers).

  • Develop, revise, and maintain engineering documentation and configuration control.

Basic Qualifications:

  • For Principal Consideration: Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5 years engineering related experience, OR Master’s in STEM with 3 years of experience, OR a PhD in STEM and 1 year of experience

  • For Sr Principal Consideration: Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8 years engineering related experience, OR Master’s in STEM with 6 years of experience, OR a PhD in STEM and 4 year of experience

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a final US Government Secret Clearance

  • Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active Secret DoD Clearance

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on mixed circuit design

  • Experience with OrCAD, Pspice, or LTspice for circuit simulation

  • Experience with IPC and Military standards, and Northrop Grumman Circuit Card Design specifications

  • Experience brining up hardware from prototype design into production.

  • Experience with schematic capture and board layout using Expedition, Altium Designer or Mentor Graphics

  • Experience developing with FPGA, CPLD and micro-controllers

  • Experience with development and design of automated test equipment

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,000.00 - $213,400.00

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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