Northrop Grumman Australia · 20 hours ago
Sr Principal Engineer Electronics (Test)
United States-Maryland-Annapolis
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $204K/yr
6+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a dependable Electronics Test Engineer to support their undersea systems and sensor development programs. The role involves performing testing on military-grade SONAR systems, contributing to design and development, and ensuring compliance with safety and testing standards.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Performs acoustical and electrical testing in support of the development and production of various military-grade SONAR systems using unique proprietary test equipment and standard test equipment
Provides imaginative, thorough, practicable contributions to the research, design and development of SONAR systems equipment and systems, including circuitry components, analog and digital computers, and control and test equipment
Proposes, designs, develops and implements improvements to equipment and processes
Ensures safety of personnel and process, as well as consistent compliance with test specifications and manufacturing procedures
Ensures routine/periodic maintenance of the lab equipment and facilities
Compiles test data, and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements
Supports test technicians with training, mentorship, test readiness preparation, and in-process troubleshooting
Works with a high degree of discretion and latitude, and independently determining and developing approaches to solutions
Represents the Test Department with frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts, in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects
Provides similar support to test efforts in multiple disciplines (e.g., acoustical, electro-mechanical, hydrostatic, environmental, hydraulic/pneumatic, software) as directed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Science degree with a minimum 8 years of Electronics Engineering or Test Engineering experience; OR a Master's in Science degree with a minimum 6 years of Electronics Engineering or Test Engineering experience or a PhD in Bachelor's in Science
Experience in the field of underwater acoustics, including design, test, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and/or repair of military-grade SONAR systems
Experience operating standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, gain/phase analyzers, etc
Ability to work extended and alternate shifts as required
Preferred
Hands-on experience with the testing and integration of µSAS™ sensors and systems
Experience conducting testing while at-sea to support customer objectives
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 Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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