Principal Engineer Electromechanical

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Engineer Electromechanical to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL .

In this role as an Instrumentation and Data Systems engineer, you will be responsible for the development, design and maintenance of complex instrumentation and data system solutions for laboratory, ground and flight test activities on the program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain Flight Test Instrumentation system configurations and coordinate test activity, maintenance and communicate instrumentation issues and status across teams

• Support planning and flight test readiness reviews; flight test planning working groups and coordination meetings; pre and posttest briefings

• Define data system configurations, sensor selection, installation, checkout requirements and operational procedures

• Define air vehicle interface, integration and logistic requirements. Knowledge of telemetry, onboard recording, Data Acquisition Systems (Teletronics) and ground stations

• Provide test crews, manufacturing and/or suppliers the guidance and direction required for operation, fabrication, modifications, assembly and checkout of Instrumentation systems and associated equipment

• Utilize experience in computer operating systems and application software (AutoCAD), as well as database development for measurand and test data

• Prepare system specifications, Request for Quotes (RFQ's) and Statement of Work (SOW's) that satisfy test and system requirements

• Support test activities, anomaly resolution and process improvement initiatives. Must have strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Minimum 9 years' experience with Flight Test Instrumentation. Travel may be required to multiple NGC and customer facilities.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 0 years of related professional/military experience

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance prior to the commencement of employment

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with Microsoft office, particularly Word and Excel

• Familiar with Computer Aided Design software

• Ability to read and interpret wiring schematics and Mechanical installation drawings

• Knowledge of test equipment such as meters, oscilloscopes, TDR's, etc

• Experience troubleshooting hardware, electrical

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in flight test instrumentation

• Background in Instrumentation and/or Electronics Technology with knowledge of flight test data systems

• Experience in strain gages installations as well as accelerometers, and thermocouples

• Experience troubleshooting data system hardware

• Soldering experience

Salary Range: $92,600 - $139,000

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.

Employees 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.

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 . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.