Northrop Grumman · 5 hours ago
Principal Engineer Ground Systems Hardware Installation/Sr Principal Engineer Ground Systems Hardware Installation (Level 3/4)
Manhattan Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$114K/yr - $171K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and innovative systems. They are seeking a Principal Engineer to deliver satellite ground station hardware, perform testing and troubleshooting, and collaborate across engineering disciplines to meet team goals.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support test planning, test execution, sell-off, and post-delivery support for multiple off-site locations
Solving challenging critical digital and RF subsystem issues to meet requirements across all delivery variants
Performing Acceptance Testing for Mission Assurance, Customers, and Technical Representatives
Providing content for subsystem internal design reviews, test readiness reviews, and End Item Data Package review and sell-off to internal and external customers
Qualification
Required
STEM Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of hardware engineering experience; OR a STEM Master's Degree with 3+ years of hardware engineering experience; OR a STEM PhD. Degree with 0+ years of hardware engineering experience
Demonstrated hardware testing experience at either the board, unit, or subsystem level
Experience in an electronic test environment that verifies specification requirements
Previous experience as an electrical engineering hardware designer
Candidate must have, and be able to maintain, at least ONE of the following active U.S. Government security clearances: Dept of Defense Secret level with a background investigation date within 6 years OR SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years OR Dept of Energy Q clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years
STEM Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years of hardware engineering experience; OR a STEM Master's Degree with 7+ years of hardware engineering experience; OR a STEM PhD. Degree with 4+ years of hardware engineering experience
Demonstrated hardware testing experience at either the board, unit, or subsystem level
Experience in an electronic test environment that verifies specification requirements
Previous experience as an electrical engineering hardware designer
Candidate must have, and be able to maintain, at least ONE of the following active U.S. Government security clearances: Dept of Defense Secret level with a background investigation date within 6 years OR SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years OR Dept of Energy Q clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years
Preferred
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or STEM Degree
Experience presenting to technical leadership
Experience designing, developing, and delivery of ground system hardware
Experience in analog, RF, or digital test set development and testing
Experience with ground antenna subsystems
Experience with hardware installs at a customer site
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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