Principal/Sr. Principal Integration and Test Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Are you looking for a hands-on job where you get to utilize you skills in electronics and test to work as part of a multi-discipline team to deliver custom hardware and software solutions? Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking an Electronics Integration and Test Engineer to support our growing engineering team in advanced technology development programs at our Beavercreek, OH site (Dayton, OH).

This position can be filled as a Principal Integration and Test Engineer or Senior Principal Integration and Test Engineer

What You'll Do:

• Test and evaluation of custom subsystems utilizing oscilloscopes, VNAs, and spectrum analyzers
• Soldering and rework of SMT devices
• CCA test and repair
• Hand assembly and test of custom chassis
• Documentation and execution of test plans
• Test equipment automation using Python

Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer - Integration and Test:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience; or a PhD with 0 years (An additional 4 years of relevant experience/education can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree)
• Experience with testing, troubleshooting, and rework of electronic hardware
• Experience utilizing diagnostic equipment, including oscilloscope and signal generators
• Experience specifying and implementing test plan and procedures
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
• Clearance : Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary US Government security clearance per requirements

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Engineer - Integration and Test:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience; or a PhD with 4 years (An additional 4 years of relevant experience/education can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree)
• Experience with testing, troubleshooting, and rework of electronic hardware
• Experience utilizing diagnostic equipment, including oscilloscope and signal generators
• Experience specifying and implementing test plans and procedures
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. Citizen
• Clearance : Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary US Government security clearance per requirements

Preferred Qualifications :

• RF test experience
• Experience with component-level troubleshooting
• CCA design experience
• Python test scripting and equipment automation
• Active TS/SCI

Primary Level Salary Range: $82,900.00 - $124,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,200.00 - $154,800.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.