Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required: Secret. Travel: 25% of the time.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to join the Ground Minuteman Automatic Test System (GMATS) team in Clearfield, UT. You will support system technical updates by replacing and integrating new COTS test equipment while ensuring system performance and reliability are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Support regression testing using established test programs to validate system changes
• Troubleshoot complex software and hardware issues on the Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) to ensure proper functionality
• Analyze system and test requirements to develop and refine ATE solutions that accurately verify unit-under-test performance
• Maintain system software, including instrument drivers and supporting utilities
• Develop and update operating procedures that promote safe, repeatable, and efficient ATE operation
• Create and maintain engineering drawings and technical data packages that reflect system configurations and changes
• Review and develop test documentation (including test plans, procedures, and reports) to ensure completeness, accuracy, and alignment with program and customer requirements
• Support field deployment and transition to operations following qualification and acceptance, helping ensure a smooth rollout and sustained system performance in the operational environment

Requirements

• Minimum education/experience:
  • T03: 5 years with Bachelor's in STEM; 3 years with Master's; 1 year with PhD
  • T04: 8 years with Bachelor's in STEM; 6 years with Master's; 4 years with PhD
• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret)
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM discipline
• Ability to review and interpret system requirements, engineering drawings, and technical orders, and identify impacts from system updates
• Hands-on electronics troubleshooting experience and proficiency using standard electronic test equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators)
• Experience developing software in C++ in a Windows and/or embedded environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional engineering team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience authoring, decomposing, and maintaining system and/or software requirements, including requirements traceability
• Experience developing test plans, test procedures, and test reports for hardware and/or software verification
• Direct experience with ATE system design, integration, or maintenance in an aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated environment
• Familiarity with configuration management, change control, and documentation of system updates
• Cybersecurity background or experience applying cybersecurity considerations to test systems or embedded platforms

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Schedule

Standard work schedule is a 9/80: employees work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off.

Pay

• Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when determining base salary offers. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.