Northrop Grumman · 6 hours ago
Engineer Electronics 3 - R10215727
Gilbert, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $148K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer to join their Tactical Space Systems Division Integration and Test group in Gilbert, AZ. The role involves designing, developing, and executing test procedures and automated test scripts for spacecraft, requiring system-level test experience and strong problem-solving skills.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques
Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks
Understands NG test engineering practices and principles
Understands both electrical circuits and software within the flight hardware and EGSE
Supports EGSE and flight hardware test/troubleshooting efforts and ability to perform this tasking with little to no oversight from another Electrical Engineer
Able to work independently to complete tasks and knows when to ask for help
Fully grasps escalation plan when test errors are encountered and understands when to proceed per NG/program process. Participates in anomaly resolution process while offering technical solutions for FRB approval
Travel and support different shifts when required
Works under general supervision
Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned
Follows established procedures
Has technical insight and experience to know if test set-up and results make sense
Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects
Ability to establish and maintain infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters
Coordinates with ITEE 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)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or equivalent) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree with 3 years of related engineering experience
Demonstrate ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion
Demonstrate ability to learn and integrate new programming languages based off previous experience
Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD TS/SCI security clearance & special program access
Preferred
Active DoD TS/SCI or higher security clearance with investigation in the last five (5) years
Experience with any of the following Microsoft Visio, National Instruments LabView
Experience with hardware or software testing and test scripting
Experience in Electronics troubleshooting, RF test configuration testing, Environments testing (Vibration Analysis/Thermal Vacuum chamber testing)
Experience in Automated Test Equipment usage and troubleshooting
Programming experience with any of the following languages: Python, C, C++
Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test)
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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