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Northrop Grumman

Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer - 17611

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What they do

An Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests products and systems that use or produce electricity, including power generators, electric motors, radar and navigation systems, and communication systems. Works on larger electrical systems rather than small electronic products or devices.

$128,079 / year median in California

+3% projected growth

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Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer - 17611 Northrop Grumman - 4.0 Manhattan Beach, CA Job Details Full-time $114,000 - $213,400 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Team member evaluation Performance feedback (performance evaluation method) Leading team collaboration initiatives Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
Yes
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 Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/ Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer in support of the Sentinel AVE System Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Team.
This position is located:
Manhattan Beach, CA . What You'll Get To D o The selected candidate will report to the
AVE SE&I
Director and lead a team of electrical engineers for the development and oversight of the multi-billion-dollar AVE Segment's electrical aspects. Which include technical and programmatic directions to create and integrate system wiring diagrams, layouts, and roadmaps across elements; oversee signal-quality analysis to deliver engineering products for the Sentinel missile; lead power allocation management, end-to-end power analysis, and power control. The lead is responsible for the successful delivery of the team's products on time while adhering to Northrop Grumman's quality-first standard. Additionally, the selected candidate will provide support and help to foster engineers' career development Additional responsibilities include: Provide organizational, programmatic, and technical guidance for engineering leadership and management of AVE scope of work Driving on-time delivery of AVE electrical designs and products (system wiring diagrams/drawings/models/layouts/roadmaps and analysis) to support program timelines/milestones Ensure the organization is properly staffed, equipped, and trained to meet current and future program requirements. Perform earned value management to track schedule, budgets, plans, and report status as a Control Account Manager (CAM) Ensure leadership and key subject matter expert succession plans are in place and be proactive by coaching and mentoring key talent to be able to assume increased responsibilities. Drive a culture of quality through adherence to command media, standards, and best practices Supporting a comprehensive risk and opportunity management program Manage multiple program priorities on engineering deliverables Brief program status, risks, and technical challenges to consulting engineers, director, and vice president level leaders. Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with other organizations, including other disciplines in Systems Engineering & Integration.
Including:
Requirements and Verification, Interfaces and Architecture, Specialty Engineering and Modeling & Simulation.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with at least 5 years of related experience with bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline; or 3 years of relevant experience with a master's degree; or 1 years of relevant experience with a PhD Position can be filled one level higher - Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with at least 8 years of related experience with bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline; or 6 years of relevant experience with a master's degree; or 4 years of relevant experience with a PhD Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need Experience with formal management and/or leadership to include performance reviews for direct reports Demonstrated experience leading cross organizational collaboration Control Account Management (CAM) experience Electrical design and/or electrical integration experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with manufacturing, process development, design principles, and installation instructions desired Ability to create schedules/plans to drive design changes forward in a timely manner Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills including team building and navigation, personal and career development, technical and inter-personal problem resolution, work planning and allocation, etc. Strong communication skills Knowledge of engineering product release cycles As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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 positions 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Primary Level Salary Range:
$114,000.00 - $171,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range:
$142,200.00 - $213,400.00 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.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health and Wellness Programs