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Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer/Principal Electrical Engineer

Northrop Grumman

United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City, US$93k – $175konsite

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description

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.

Description Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

This position is contingent upon contract award/funding.

Our Advanced Test and Support Systems (ATSS) is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer OR Senior Principal Electronics Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in Oklahoma City, OK. You will become part of a Northrop Grumman team of professionals who are actively developing Avionics Testing Solutions and Specialized Test Equipment for the LGM-35A Sentinel Missile platforms. We also work on and assist with the US Air Force B-1 and B-2 Bombers, E-3 Sentry, Airborne Warning and Control System, and numerous other Government platforms. Our team members complete engineering, reverse engineering, and logistics solution efforts to solve complex obsolescence problems and ensure warfighter supportability. The position will research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and products for defense or commercial systems.

Responsibilities: • Design and define system architecture for new or existing complex integrated test systems

• Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total systems in a laboratory environment

• Oversight and ownership of engineering design as well as 2D drawing formats and standards for a wide array of electrical products: • Cable assemblies

• Wiring diagrams

• System interconnects

• Network interconnects

• Circuit Card Assemblies

• Development and coordination for internal and customer design reviews for the electrical and system level designs of our products

• Assist in troubleshooting of lab equipment as failures occur

• Coordination with engineering manager(s) to ensure product technical data packages meet project schedule commitments

• Coordinate between several internal and external stakeholder groups (Software Development, System Test, Cyber Operations, Procurement, etc.) to achieve contractual commitments

• Analyze complex electronic circuitry and precision electro-mechanical assemblies through simulation or analysis in order to recommend component substitutions or re-design solutions to ensure the integrity of the platform configuration, system safety, and performance specifications.

• Identify, analyze, and solve obsolescence issues.

• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules.

• Identify program problems and assist in the establishing of solutions, such as allocation of resources, improved processes, or changing contractual specifications.

• Act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of programs.

• Support process improvement and establishment.

• Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

• Generate reports and presents to Government counterparts, defense contractors, and other cross-functional organizations.

• Provide leadership and mentoring in addition to being an individual performer

Basic Qualifications:   ·         Principal Electronics Engineer: 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; OR a PhD with 0 years of related engineering experience • Senior Principal Electronics Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or equivalent) with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree with 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD with 3 years of related engineering experience

• Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion

• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance & special program access

• Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test)

• Ability to obtain/maintain access to work on-site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

• Experience with Wiring Diagram Layout tools and design principles.

• Experience with Printed Circuit Board Layout tools and design principles.

Preferred Qualifications:   • Active DoD SECRET or higher security clearance with investigation in the last five (5) years

·         Active Program clearance ·         Master’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineer

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