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Principal Engineer Ground Systems Hardware Installation/Sr Principal Engineer Ground Systems Hardwar

Northrop Grumman

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Manhattan Beach, California

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/22/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE

Top SecretTRAVEL:

Yes, 50 of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Principal Engineer Ground Systems Hardware Installation / Sr Principal Engineer Ground Systems Hardware Installation to join our team in Manhattan Beach, CA. The Ground Systems Development & Products Department (part of Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector) in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking a Principal Engineer Ground Systems Hardware Installation/Sr Principal Engineer Ground Systems Hardware Installation to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Manhattan Beach, CA and will have opportunity to travel both domestically and internationally to support installation and upgrade support.

They will be responsible for testing, and delivering satellite ground station hardware to customers both domestically and internationally. The successful candidate will have a track record of successfully performing RF and digital hardware installation, testing, and troubleshooting.

The candidate will have an ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across engineering disciplines to accomplish the team goals. This candidate will also be capable of coordinating with internal and external customers and preparing/presenting the results of their work. Applicant will interface with multiple disciplines including customers, program management, hardware design, system engineering, procurement, suppliers, and manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has a broad range of experience with:

Performing support for several different technical skillsets (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, etc.)

Integration, and test of:

Digital and Analog/RF circuits

Electronic drawers/units

Small to large electronic subsystems

Some responsibilities include both performing and leading the following:

• Support test planning, test execution, sell-off, and post-delivery support for multiple off-site locations
• Solving challenging critical digital and RF subsystem issues to meet requirements across all delivery variants
• Performing Acceptance Testing for Mission Assurance, Customers, and Technical Representatives
• Providing content for subsystem internal design reviews, test readiness reviews, and End Item Data Package review and sell-off to internal and external customers

•This position can be filled at level 3 or 4.

•Basic Qualifications (Level 3):

• Bachelors Degree in a STEM discipline plus with 5 years of hardware engineering experience; OR a Masters Degree in a STEM discipline plus 3 years of hardware engineering experience; OR a PhD. Degree in a STEM discipline plus 1 years of hardware engineering experience
• Demonstrated hardware testing experience at either the board, unit, or subsystem level
• Experience in an electronic test environment that verifies specification requirements
• Previous experience as an electrical engineering hardware designer
• Requires an active Top-Secret clearance at time of application

Basic Qualifications (Level 4):

Bachelors Degree in a STEM discipline plus with 8 years of hardware engineering experience; OR a Masters Degree in a STEM discipline plus 6 years of hardware engineering experience; OR a PhD. Degree in a STEM discipline plus 4 years of hardware engineering experience

Demonstrated hardware testing experience at either the board, unit, or subsystem level

Experience in an electronic test environment that verifies specification requirements

Previous experience as an electrical engineering hardware designer

Requires an active Top-Secret clearance at time of application

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or STEM Degree

Experience presenting to technical leadership

Experience designing, developing, and delivery of ground system hardware

Experience in analog, RF, or digital test set development and testing

Experience with ground antenna subsystems

Experience with hardware installs at a customer site

Active Top Secret Clearance & SCI access

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range:

$114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range:

$142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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 candidates 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.

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