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Our Advanced Test and Support Systems (ATSS) is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer (Level 3) to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in Oklahoma City, OK. You will become part of a Northrop Grumman team of professionals who are actively developing Avionics Testing Solutions and Specialized Test Equipment for the LGM-35A Sentinel Missile platforms. We also work on and assist with 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. The position will research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and products for defense or commercial systems.
Responsibilities:
Design and define system architecture for new or existing complex integrated test systems
Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total systems in a laboratory environment
Oversight and ownership of engineering design as well as 2D drawing formats and standards for a wide array of electrical products:
Cable assemblies
Wiring diagrams
System interconnects
Network interconnects
Circuit Card Assemblies
Development and coordination for internal and customer design reviews for the electrical and system level designs of our products
Assist in troubleshooting of lab equipment as failures occur
Coordination with engineering manager(s) to ensure product technical data packages meet project schedule commitments
Coordinate between several internal and external stakeholder groups (Software Development, System Test, Cyber Operations, Procurement, etc.) to achieve contractual commitments
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.
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.
Provide leadership and mentoring in addition to being an individual performer
Basic Qualifications:
· Principal Electrical Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or equivalent) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD with 0 years of related engineering experience
Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion
Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance & special program access
Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test)
Ability to obtain/maintain access to work on-site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Experience with Wiring Diagram Layout tools and design principles.
Experience with Printed Circuit Board Layout tools and design principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active DoD SECRET or higher security clearance with investigation in the last five (5) years
· Active Program clearance
· Master’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related discipline
· Experience in Circuit Analysis & Digital/Analog Design
· Experience in Signal I/O Interfacing & Distribution
· Experience in Voltage/Resistance/Capacitance/Isolation Testing
· Experience in Power Distribution Systems
· Experience with HW/SW Integration
· Experience in Instrumentation or Avionics Systems
· Experience in Nuclear Surety
· Experience in an Agile development environment
· Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams
· Experience with any of the following CAD Software Tools and Data Management Products: CATIA, SolidWorks Mechanical/PDM, Siemens NX/Capital, SEE Electrical Expert, Microsoft Visio, National Instruments LabView, SmarTeam, Team Center
Experience with nuclear hardened systems.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent, with 5 years of related engineering experience; or a master's degree with 3 years; or a PhD with 0 years
- Ability to listen effectively, take direction, show initiative, and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance and special program access
- Experience in the aerospace or defense industry, in development or test
- Ability to obtain and maintain access to work on-site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Experience with wiring diagram layout tools and design principles
- Experience with printed circuit board layout tools and design principles
- Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance with an investigation within the last five years
- Active program clearance
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
- Experience in circuit analysis and digital or analog design
- Experience with signal I/O interfacing and distribution
- Experience with voltage, resistance, capacitance, and isolation testing
- Experience with power distribution systems
- Experience with hardware/software integration
- Experience with instrumentation or avionics systems
- Experience in nuclear surety
- Experience in an Agile development environment
- Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams
- Experience with CATIA, SolidWorks Mechanical/PDM, Siemens NX/Capital, SEE Electrical Expert, Microsoft Visio, National Instruments LabVIEW, SmarTeam, or Teamcenter
- Experience with nuclear hardened systems
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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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