Principal Engineer Electronics

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Oklahoma City, OK, USA
In-Office
93K-140K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Researches, designs, develops, tests, and sustains avionics electronics and related systems. Serves as a responsible engineer and supplier interface, verifies complex analog and digital circuitry, investigates component replacements, troubleshoots technical issues, and leads technical reviews. Coordinates with engineering, suppliers, customers, and program management while reporting technical status and supporting cost, schedule, qualification, and environmental testing activities.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

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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.


Northrop Grumman’s Air Dominance Division (ADD) is seeking a Principal Engineer Electronics position. This role researches and develops sustainment solutions and/or new technologies to support, replace, and/or retrofit avionics equipment and components. As an engineer supporting Avionics, you are also responsible for the implementation of identified solutions, internal cross-functional coordination, as well as oversight of technical.


This position will be located onsite in Oklahoma City, OK.

Responsibilities:


• Research, design, develop, and test a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including power generation, communications, flight controls, networks, radar, navigation, weapons systems, etc.

• Serve as a Responsible Engineer and supplier technical interface for assigned programs.

• Ensure complex analog/digital circuitry components and (sub)systems meet Technical Performance Metrics by executing verification/validation activities with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

• Investigate different components to replace or improve legacy designs and/or mitigate technical challenges.

• Comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.

• Report technical status, challenges, impacts, and mitigations to leadership and customers.

• Lead technical interchange meetings, root cause failures, and support program reviews.

• Coordinate with the Technical Review Board to implement design, specification, and/or test changes.

• Coordinate with engineering and program management to ensure program execution and technical requirements are met.

• Support other programs and teams executing technical activities, when needed.

• Support assessment of cost and schedule impacts of technical decisions.


Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related experience; OR a Masters degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 years of related experience

• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access (SAP)

• Strong understanding of electronics systems and electrical concepts, e.g., EMI.

• Ability to troubleshoot systems to resolve issues, propose solutions, and communicate progress.

• Some knowledge and experience with qualification and environmental testing required for flight equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Nuclear, EMI, and Reliability disciplines.

• Airborne platform integration requirements experience.

• Experience with LabView, SPICE, or other data collection and electronic modeling tools.

• Working knowledge of Earned Value, with exposure to Cost Account Management principles.

• Experience in an Agile development environment.

• Active DoD SECRET clearance, within 5 years of last investigation.

• Existing special access program clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 - $139,900.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of related experience, or a PhD and 1 year of related experience.
  • Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance and Special Program Access.
  • Strong understanding of electronics systems and electrical concepts, including EMI.
  • Ability to troubleshoot systems, resolve issues, propose solutions, and communicate progress.
  • Knowledge and experience with qualification and environmental testing for flight equipment.
  • Familiarity with nuclear, EMI, and reliability disciplines.
  • Experience with airborne platform integration requirements.
  • Experience with LabVIEW, SPICE, or other data collection and electronic modeling tools.
  • Working knowledge of Earned Value and Cost Account Management principles.
  • Experience in an Agile development environment.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance within five years of the last investigation.
  • Existing special access program clearance.

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  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.

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We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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