Northrop Grumman · 17 hours ago
Principal Engineer Hardware
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements with a commitment to innovative solutions that impact lives globally. They are seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer to design, develop, and implement testing methods for complex communication systems while collaborating with various engineering teams to enhance hardware solutions.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment
Troubleshoot and support RF and digital hardware
Support First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) and hardware deliveries
Analyze test data and identify early trends
Compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements
Collaborate with design engineering to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutions
Support technicians through troubleshoot and training
Monitor product yields and aggressively work to maintain program yield targets
Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions
Attend program meetings to report yield issues, yield detractor investigation finding, and corrective actions
Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 5 or more years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 2 years of experience
Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams
Experience with RF test equipment such as an oscilloscope, power meter, spectrum analyzer, and signal generators
Experience with RF/Digital hardware and software
Basic Understanding of VHDL Concepts & Programming
Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical/electro-mechanical hardware
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Preferred
U.S. Secret Security Clearance
Experience with FPGAs, VHDL programming, advanced troubleshooting techniques
Education Background in Electrical or Software Engineering
Familiarity with Manufacturing Operations
Familiarity with the Agile process
LABVIEW or TestStand Experience
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
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
Recent News
2026-02-06
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