RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
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Strategic Space Systems Division has an opening for a Principal Engineer/Sr. Principal Engineer (Level 3/4), to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.
The Measurements Engineering Team is looking for qualified Instrumentation Engineers to join our diverse team. Measurements supports several testing and integration environments such as structural, propulsion, thermal, and deployment operations ranging from component level to full scale article on both R&D and flight hardware.
The ideal candidate will apply their electrical, mechanical, and computer skills while utilizing complex, state of the art, load control and data acquisition systems to support factory operations. Qualified individuals will collaborate with various disciplines and all levels of personnel throughout all phases of product lifecycle, IE: Test Planning, Hardware and Instrumentation design, procurement and or manufacturing, Test Set-up, Test Execution, Data Reduction and Test Report Preparation and presentation. Candidate must have Structural Test experience and an extensive understanding of the hardware and methodology employed during a large variety of different testing environments and scenarios. This is a very unique role that requires the candidate to possess expertise in both electrical and mechanical facets involved with all testing functions interchangeably.
The ideal candidate must be a motivated, driven individual with excellent communication skills, capable of working with minimal direction and little to no supervision. Candidate must have strong analytical / troubleshooting skills. Candidate must be willing and able to lead and mentor less experienced engineers. Responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to:
Setup, Program, Operate, and maintain LCS and DAS
Plan and arrange for the equipment required for testing.
Interpret Test Requirements and Co-Author and publish Test Procedures.
Participate in Test Ready Reviews
Participate in post-test data evaluation, problem identification, and resolutions.
Have a thorough understanding of Wheatstone Bridge based sensors
Ability to generate 2D drawings in AutoCAD
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications (Level 3):
Bachelor's Degree in a (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years related experience or Master's Degree in a (STEM) discipline with 3 years experience
Experience with structures testing, Load Control and Data Acquisition systems (Particularly experience with MOOG and Pacific Instruments systems)
Direct hands-on experience with test, measurement & control engineering applications
Experience with data acquisition and load control hardware as well as related instrumentation such as: LVDTs, Strain Gages, String Pots, Load Cells, etc.
Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, Excel, Power Point, Visio, and Visual Basic
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Basic Qualifications (Level 4):
Bachelor's Degree in a (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years related experience or Master's Degree in a (STEM) discipline with 6 years experience
Experience with structures testing, Load Control and Data Acquisition systems (Particularly experience with MOOG and Pacific Instruments systems)
Direct hands-on experience with test, measurement & control engineering applications
Experience with data acquisition and load control hardware as well as related instrumentation such as: LVDTs, Strain Gages, String Pots, Load Cells, etc.
Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, Excel, Power Point, Visio, and Visual Basic
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Intermediate/Advanced instrumentation/data system/sensor/strain gage knowledge and experience in testing applications
Interest/experience in learning/operating Digital Image Correlation System
General electrical engineering concepts proficiency
Experience in Aerospace focused I&T integration operations with manufacturing/production
Extensive hydraulic/pneumatic control system, set up, commissioning and checkout experience.
Experience in mechanical assembly & test, analog electronics, transducers, strain gage design & installation experience
Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred, retaining position dependent upon acquiring and maintaining a clearance
Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00Salary Range 2: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.