Principal Electrical Components Engineer or Sr Principal Electrical Components Engineers

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking multiple Principal Electrical Components Engineer or Sr Principal Electrical Components Engineers. This position is located in Woodland Hills, CA and supports the multiple programs. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

What You’ll Get To Do:

• Work with design engineers in selection and application of Electrical, Electronics, Electro-Mechanical, Electro-Optical (EEEE) parts, including Microcircuits, Connectors, Passive Devices, and Printed Circuit Boards
• Create Component Specifications or Source Control Documents to meet Program Requirements
• Lead and Conduct qualifications of new EEEE components for use in new Circuit Card Assembly designs
• Work with manufacturing and Component vendors to resolve qualification, producibility, and test issues with parts and Circuit Card Assemblies
• Manage Bill-of-Materials, new part requests, part objects, and part attributes in a Product Lifecycle Management System.
• Support Supply Chain with component procurement requirements, selection of suppliers, and procurement issues
• Tailoring and allocating EEEE Part and Circuit Card Assembly requirements to System, Subsystem, and Unit Level Specifications.
• Support Program Subcontractors with EEEE Part requirements interpretation and review of Subcontractor Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs)
• Perform BOM analysis and generate Problem Reports and Engineering Changes for EEE-related requests.
• Support design team in overall system derating, ensuring part-level and system-level consistency with program derating criteria.
• Drive EEE parts risk management including obsolescence, lifecycle constraints, and surveillance of industry alerts (including GIDEP) with traceable documentation.

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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

This position may be filled as a Principal Electrical Components Engineer (Level 3) or a Sr. Principal Electrical Components Engineer (Level 4).

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Electrical Components Engineer (Level 3) :

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relative experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of relative experience; PhD + 1 year of relative experience
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher
• Experience in military/space electronics design or manufacturing
• Familiar with the selection and application of EEEE components
• Experience with the development of associated component data/drawings and the selection of EEEE parts to meet program/project objectives and requirements
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Tools
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Electrical Components Engineer (Level 4) :

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of relative experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of relative experience; PhD + 4 years of relative experience
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher
• Experience in military/space electronics design or manufacturing
• Familiar with the selection and application of EEEE components
• Experience with the development of associated component data/drawings and the selection of EEEE parts to meet program/project objectives and requirements
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Tools
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Experience supporting high-reliability aerospace/defense electronics and EEE parts control activities across multiple lifecycle phases (design through production).
• Working knowledge of various NASA & Military Performance documents required for the selection and screening of Space, Military, DSSC, Non-Standard, and Commercial-Off-The-Shelf components, including MIL-PRF-38534 (Hybrids), MIL-PRF-38535 (microcircuits), MIL-PRF-19500 (semiconductors), MIL-PRF-123 (capacitors), MIL-PRF-55342 (resistors), MIL-PRF-39016 (relays), MIL-PRF-981(magnetics), IPC-6012 and MIL-PRF-31032 (Printed Circuit Boards)and various electrical interconnect systems.
• Experience with developing Source Control Drawings or Component Specifications for EEEE components
• Experience leading supplier technical reviews and driving closure of drawing comments, variances, and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with EEE parts selection, screening/qualification strategy, and lifecycle/obsolescence mitigation.
• Experience with developing and conducting qualification of EEEE components
• Working knowledge of Destructive Physical analysis (M1580), Failure Analysis, physics of failure, Root Cause & Corrective Action, component specifications, component screening & qualification, component application qualification, and related installation/assembly process specifications
• Experience with derating analysis of EEEE components
• Experience in parts, materials and process selection, manufacturing support, failure analysis, and processing of materials for space hardware
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to communicate clearly with engineering, Mission Assurance, supply chain, and suppliers.
• Active DOD Secret or Top Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range:

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range:

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.

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