Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Electronics Engineer – Subsystems OR Principal Electronics Engineer - Subsystems to our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization.
The selected candidate will be responsible for the installation, integration, and troubleshooting of aviation-related subsystems, component sub-systems, Sensor Management Units, and Data Recorders.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support system integration, test development, and execution of various types of complex avionics systems
- Create and develop documentation for system requirements and interfaces, including system engineering drawings and diagrams
- Troubleshoot systems to resolve complex issues
- Interact and coordinate with responsible subsystems engineers responsible for sustaining subsystems
- Serve as an interface between the Operations & Test organization and the engineers
- Ensure subsystem(s) performance meets specified levels
- Proactively maintain overall system performance of deployed subsystems
- Perform troubleshooting, document issues, and coordinate field replacements/upgrades of subsystems
- Contribute to improvement of processes, design, and future sustainment efforts
- Actively participate in Program Risk and Opportunity Management
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. Once established in role, the position could potentially offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion.
This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
This position can be filled at either the Electronics Engineer - Subsystems level or the Principal Electronics Engineer - Subsystems level, depending upon the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications for Electronics Engineer - Subsystems:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.
- Experience with RedHat and VxWorks
- Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/SAR).
Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer - Subsystems:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM degree and 1 year of related engineering experience.
- Experience with RedHat and VxWorks
- Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/SAR).
Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
- Experience with production, electrical chassis assembly, and circuit card assemblies
- Experience with Supplier Management
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience (or Master's in STEM and 0 years)
- Principal: Bachelor's in STEM and 5 years related experience, OR Master's and 3 years, OR PhD and 1 year
- Experience with RedHat
- Experience with VxWorks
- Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance with background investigation within past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/SAR)
- Experience with production, electrical chassis assembly, and circuit card assemblies
- Experience with Supplier Management
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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