Electrical Engineer / Principal Electrical Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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’s Space Sector is seeking a Electrical Engineer / Principal Electrical Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.You will have the opportunity to design, develop, procure, and manage Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Electrical test equipment, test aids, and parts used for system level testing on spacecraft flight hardware. Daily responsibilities will require understanding EGSE requirements and equipment functionality, short and long term preparation of EGSE readiness for I&T space vehicle test campaigns, support to the test operations team with test equipment requirements, management, rework, or repair, and non-flight Electrical ground/test hardware and software development. Candidate must be able to tackle issues utilizing skills obtained in the field of electrical engineering, or a related discipline, preferably as it relates to electrical test equipment or system level integration and test. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Procuring and managing EGSE, test racks, test equipment, test aids, harnesses, and piece partsPreparation/planning for short and long term integration and test activities requiring test equipmentUnderstanding electrical circuits, hardware, and software, and application of electrical engineering principlesUnderstanding EGSE functionality and limitations as related to test requirementsSupporting EGSE or electronics assembly, integration, checkouts, calibrations/validations, and troubleshooting/debuggingProviding solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assignedBasic Qualifications for Level 2:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with 0 years of professional experience.Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scopeAbility to learn and integrate new programming languages or web-based/software tools and applicationsDomestic or international travel to support launch campaigns may be required. Extended shifts, Shift work, and weekend work to support testing will be required periodically.Basic Qualifications for Level 3:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with 1 year of professional experience. Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scopeAbility to learn and integrate new programming languages or web-based/software tools and applicationsDomestic or international travel to support launch campaigns may be required. Extended shifts, Shift work, and weekend work to support testing will be required periodically.Preferred Qualifications: Experience with EGSE hardware design, fabrication, or repairExperience with ground hardware or software test automation or scriptingExperience with proliferated systems testing or production line testing/planningExperience with electronics procurementProgramming or debugging experience with any of the following languages: STOL/JAS, Python, LabView, C++, Linux, Unix ShellUsage of the following applications or tools: Manufacturo, InControl, Jira/Confluence, Git/BitbucketExperience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test)Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.Northrop Grumman Total RewardsPrimary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.SummaryLocation: United States-California-Redondo BeachType: Full time