Sentinel - Principal/ Electrical Test Engineer - 16763

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Roy, UT, USA
In-Office
79K-148K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead electrical test planning, development, and execution for avionics integration. Design and implement test methods/equipment, analyze data, support verification and regression testing, interface with software and systems engineers, produce detailed test reports, and manage configuration and integration across multiple baselines in a systems integration and test environment.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Electrical Test Engineer / Principal Electrical Test Engineer for the Air Vehicle Equipment (AVE) On Board Test Equipment (OBTE) integration and test team.  This position will be located in Roy, UT with occasional travel to other hub locations that will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program.  

What You'll Get to Do:

  • Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment.

  • Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or new test requirements.

  • Test planning, execution, reporting, and integration support.

  • Perform data analysis against requirements and interfaces for each software build or hardware component

  • Interface with software developers and systems engineers in support of verification

  • Prepare detailed test reports and support formal verification of the system 

  • Product integration, regression, and verification testing including checkout in system test labs.

  • Short- and long-term integration planning and execution of multiple concurrent baselines. This includes integrating subsystem functionality into system capabilities per design with an emphasis on system stability and performance 

  • The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.

  • Integrating hardware from sub-system teams, interface with other elements, and the system and segment level teams

  • Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal

  • Maintain design documentation and follow configuration management requirements

Basic Qualifications:

  • Electrical Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and with 2 years or experience; or Master's degree with 0 years of experience
  • Principal Electrical Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with 5 years or experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of experience; PhD with 1 years of experience
  • Active secret clearance with a recent (5 yr) background investigation.

  • U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)

  • Software and/or Hardware testing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A current DoD Secret or Top Secret/SCI level security clearance, to include a Single Scope Background Investigation, a periodic reinvestigation, or an original adjudication date completed within the last 6 years

  • Automated Test experience (development and execution)

  • Experience with Siemens Capital cable design tools

  • Proficiency in DOORS and Cameo

  • Teamcenter/CPLM experience

  • Continuous Process Improvement experience

  • Knowledge of various data transmission formats (eg. Serial, TCP/IP, Fiber etc)

  • Experience designing and setting up a Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) type test lab

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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 field with applicable experience (Electrical Engineer: Bachelor's +2 years; Principal: Bachelor's +5 years / Master's +3 years / PhD +1 year)
  • Active Secret clearance with a recent (within 5 years) background investigation
  • U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
  • Software and/or hardware testing experience
  • Current DoD Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance or recent adjudication
  • Automated test development and execution experience
  • Experience with Siemens Capital cable design tools
  • Proficiency in DOORS and Cameo
  • Teamcenter / CPLM experience
  • Continuous process improvement experience
  • Knowledge of data transmission formats (Serial, TCP/IP, Fiber)
  • Experience designing and setting up a Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) lab

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

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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