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Northrop Grumman · 3 days ago

Sr Principal Engineer Hardware

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$129K/yr - $194K/yr

6+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a Sr. Principal Hardware Engineer to support the F35 Sustainment program. The role involves designing and implementing testing methods, troubleshooting hardware, and collaborating with engineering teams to improve hardware solutions.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment

Troubleshoot and support RF/digital hardware and test yields (FPY), including hardware deliveries

Analyze test data, identify trends, and recommend changes to equipment, procedures, or processes

Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutions

Support and train technicians in troubleshooting

Monitor and maintain product yield targets; report and address yield issues in program meetings

Lead and participate in hardware investigations (RCCAs), module cell meetings, and technical discussions

Provide leadership to software support, test leads, and engineering teams

Perform organizational and depot-level maintenance and technical support at customer and field locations

Interface with cross-functional teams and program management to address program needs and shifting priorities

Candidate will have strong interpersonal and communications skills, with experience briefing senior leadership. Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Proven ability to work both independently and as part of an integrated product team

Qualification

Electrical troubleshootingRF hardware experienceSTEM degreeSoftware/hardware integrationVHDL programmingTechnical presentation skillsAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience

Experience in working in classified and unclassified networks, network storage devices, security appliances, and government external interfaces

Experience with engineering principles, processes, and software/hardware integration

Experience with electrical and RF troubleshooting using equipment such as but not limited to: Multimeter, Network/Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope, etc

Experience reading and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams

Experience with measuring test equipment effectiveness including availability, performance, and quality

Hands-on troubleshooting experience with electrical/electro-mechanical hardware

US Citizenship

Ability to obtain DOD Secret Clearance upon hire

Preferred

Experience writing and presenting technical information to customer and internal management audience

MS degree in Electrical Engineering, or related fields, with specialization in RF

Experience with C, C++, LabVIEW or other scripting languages

Experience with VHDL Concepts & Programming

Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance