Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer-4

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: NoRELOCATION ASSISTANCE:CLEARANCE TYPE:TRAVEL:DescriptionJoin 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.Are you ready to put your years of experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, our Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer to join our growing RADAR team in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.You will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Sustaining Engineering & Solutions (SE&S). SE&S provides sustainment support for the US Air Force B-1 and B-2 Bombers, E-3 Sentry, Airborne Warning and Control System, and numerous other Government platforms. Our team members complete engineering, reverse engineering and logistics solution efforts to solve complex obsolescence problems and ensure warfighter supportability.You will support the Lead Engineer in execution of various program activities, to include Test system design and evaluation, design and development of communication, flight controls, navigation, radar, avionics, power and/or electrical systems architecture, components, circuits, and products or aircraft maintenance. The position will research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and products for defense or commercial systems.Responsibilities:Provide leadership and mentoring in addition to being an individual performer

Analyze complex electronic circuitry and precision electro-mechanical assemblies through simulation or analysis in order to recommend component substitutions or re-design solutions to ensure the integrity of the platform configuration, system safety, and performance specifications

Identify, analyze, and solve obsolescence issues

Access, interpret, and recommend changes to engineering drawings.

Establish design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test

Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules

Identify program problems and assist in the establishing of solutions, such as allocation of resources, improved processes, or changing contractual specifications

Act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of programs

Support process improvement and establishment

Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications

Generate reports and presents to Government counterparts, defense contractors, and other cross-functional organizations

Basic Qualifications:A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 9 years of engineering experience or a Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 7 years of engineering experience or a PhD degree in electrical engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of engineering experience

Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance

Ability to obtain/maintain access to work on-site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Experience with RF systems

Ability to diagnose/troubleshoot/repair hardware components

Experience with CAD or similar design tools

Experience with aerospace systems

Experience with Air Force customers and aerospace industry and military standards

Preferred Qualifications:Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (or higher)

Experience with test planning at the circuit card, equipment and system level

Experience with nuclear hardened systems

Experience with information security, COMSEC and TEMPEST

Experience with DOORS and general requirements management best practices

Experience with embedded software development and/or cybersecurity

Experience conducting analysis of electrical components within aircraft maintenance programs, determining effectiveness and creating written recommendations for increasing efficiency and effectiveness

Experience with RF systems

Ability to diagnose/troubleshoot/repair hardware components

Experience with CAD or similar design tools

Experience with aerospace systems

Experience with Air Force customers and aerospace industry and military standards

Excellent communication skills

NGLinkedDSThe health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 ( https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ ), we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by December 8, 2021 or by your start date if it is after December 8th. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 ( https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ ), we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022, or by your start date if it is after January 18. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.We are a pioneering company.With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.