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.Job Description
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Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.
Job Summary
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is searching for a Principal or Sr. Principal Integration &Test Engineer to be the lead integration and test engineer for the Strike Program in Launch Vehicles, at our Chandler, AZ facility. This position will be 100% on-site in Chandler.
Job Responsibilities
The candidate will serve as lead Principal or Senior Principal Integration & Test Engineer for the Strike Program, requiring the candidate to function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment. Daily responsibilities may require direct contact with launch vehicle flight hardware and mechanical and electrical ground support equipment. Specific duties may include:
Establish Space Systems system tools to be used for program execution
Leading/directing/performing hands-on mechanical integration and/or electrical testing at a systems level
Developing/maintaining procedures for the assembly and test of launch vehicle systems
Developing concept of operations for assembly and testing of vehicles
Incorporating hardware and/or software design changes
Documenting & dispositioning hardware discrepancies, pursuing root cause & corrective actions
Planning and scheduling day to day tasks
Constant and timely communication with other team members and leadership
Leading, training, tasking other engineers and team members
Transferring knowledge to less experienced I&T engineers
Guiding, mentoring and training other team members, face-to-face, on a daily basis
Basic Qualifications
Level 3- Principal Intergration &Test Engineer
Minimum Education / Experience: 5 Years with Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; 3 Years with Master of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Level 4-Sr. Principal Integration & Test Engineer
Minimum Education / Experience: 8 Years with Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; 6 Years with Master of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Candidate MUST possess or have the ability to obtain a U.S. Passport for travel
Candidate MUST possess an ACTIVE DoD Secret Level security clearance ("at time of application") with the ability to obtain Top Secret
Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts
Ability to lead out at solving problems and driving all tasks to completion
Ability to work at a fast pace, while multi-tasking, and still communicate effectively
Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams
Ability to travel: Travel expectation 10-20%
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines
Experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform
Experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems
Experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members
Hands-on mechanical integration, electrical testing and diagnostic experience
Preferred Qualifications
Active Top Secret DoD security clearance "at time of application"
Former/current AE/ME/EE lead on other LV programs, or other similar programs
Experience with external customer interfacing including meetings, presentations & negotiations
Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification
Extensive experience with aerospace standards/guidelines
Extensive experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform
Extensive experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems
Significant experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members
* Two or more launch campaign experiences, preferably on multiple programs
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00Salary Range 2: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00The 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.