Requisition ID: R
- Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 75% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
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.
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, but they are also making history.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Electronics Engineer (Flight Test) OR Principal Electronics Engineer (Flight Test) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Avionics Integration organization.
The position is supported from Redondo Beach, CA but will require up to 75% travel to Edwards AFB.
- Execute Integrated Test Plans, test schedules, and test procedures for developmental testing
- Provide laboratory support for integration testing
- Interface with analysis teams to define test configuration and data requirements
- Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program
- Perform technical analysis of systems and prepare system level evaluations
- Support test development and review in collaboration with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel
- Support pre/post-test briefings
- Provide mission control room support and make real-time decisions regarding safety, efficiency, and effectiveness
- Contribute to pre and post-test data analyses to support anomaly identification and resolution.
- Overtime and weekend work may occasionally be required.
Travel will be about 75% of the time.
This position may be filled at either the Electronics Engineer (Flight Test) or the Principal Electronics Engineer (Flight Test) level, depending upon the qualifications below.
Basic Qualification for Electronics Engineer (Flight Test):
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) field with 2 years of relevant engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM field with 0 years of experience.
- Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret after start.
- Must have the ability to obtain 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.
Basic Qualification for Principal Electronics Engineer (Flight Test):
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) field with 5 years of relevant engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM field with 3 years of engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM field with 0 years of experience.
- Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret after start.
- Must have the ability to obtain 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:
- In depth knowledge of or test experience, to include control room monitoring
- Military experience with emphasis on Mission Systems integration
- Proficient in Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS)
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance
- Outstanding written and oral communications skills. Individual will be required to serve as a focal point between design engineering and test site team - contractor and customer.
- Able to work under only general direction to determine and develop approaches to solutions; must be able to work both within a team environment and independently
- Self-motivated, thorough, and detailed
- Willing to learn additional engineering discipline areas.
Salary Range: $87,200 - $130,800
Salary Range 2: $107,300 - $160,900
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.