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The Ground Systems Development Department (part of NG Space Systems Sector) in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking a talented Principal Electrical Engineer to develop, test, and integrate complex ground based electronic test systems and electronic hardware units which support spacecraft flight programs. This individual would act as a responsible design engineer (RDE) of hardware on our program.

The candidate would be responsible for electronic hardware development including: architecture design, detailed design, performing customer briefings/reviews, hardware test, site integration, and post-delivery support. Primary deliverables are flight electronics test systems and satellite system operational ground based hardware. 

 The candidate will work closely with other engineering functions in a team environment, including: Flight Engineering, Systems Engineering, Product Engineering, Software Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Program Management to meet schedule and technical requirements. 

The ideal candidate has a broad range of experience with design, integration, and test of at least one or more of the following:

Digital, Analog, or RF circuits

Electronic drawers/units

PCBs/CCAs

Test fixtures

Electronic test systems

Test Set Rack development

Small to large electronic systems.

Space Vehicle Payload or Bus test suites, and/or Operational Ground systems  

 Some responsibilities include performing:

PCB/CCA design, development, test, and integration

Electronic unit design, development, test, and integration

Electronic Test System (Test Set) design, development, test, and post-delivery support

Space Vehicle (SV) payload and bus electronics test set development and SV testing

Developing and present design reviews for internal and external customers

Developing final performance data packages

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or other related STEM degree from an accredited institution and 5 years of experience in an Engineering Environment; OR, a minimum of 3 years of experience with a STEM Master's degree; OR, 0 years of experience with a STEM PhD. degree

Design and test experience in electronics technology

Preferred Qualifications:

Active DOD, SCI, or SSBI clearance

Design and test experience in more than one: Digital/Analog/RF technology

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Master’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution

Salary Range: $101,200 USD - $151,800 USD

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.

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