Senior Principal Test and Repair Engineer
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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.At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Test & Repair Engineer to join our Life Cycle Sustainment Operations group located in Elkridge, MD.
In this role, you will support the Repair and Testing Operations of Airborne Radars and Test Sets using Radio Frequency (RF) engineering principals to support analysis and process support for legacy and emerging technologies. This is a very hands-on position working with the commodities and test sets while interfacing with vendors, in house prime mission equipment engineering, test design mechanical/electrical engineering as well as Purchasing, Operations and Manufacturing functional groups. and enjoy being,
What You’ll Get to Do:
Troubleshooting and performance evaluation of older test set; Test set modification with documentation
Design and integration of new test sets
Unit under test evaluations
Documenting test procedures
Effectively interface with various internal and external customers as well as functional groups including vendors, engineering, purchasing, operations, program offices, and manufacturing
Generate technical reports, track, and report on performance
Estimate work efforts (hours and schedule) and other ongoing tasks in support of an operational system
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or closely related technical field with 8 years of relevant experience in a test and repair environment, or a Master's with 6 years relevant experience in a test and repair environment; 12 or more years of relevant experience in a test and repair environment may be considered in lieu of a degree
Strong technical (electrical and software) background with proven success with testing RF circuitry and troubleshooting to the component level by following schematics
Prior experience leading and/or coaching colleagues
Proficiency in MS Office is required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Candidate must currently have, and be able to maintain an active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior knowledge of the following program languages: (C++ / LabWindows / CVI)
Prior experience with SAP or other Material Requirements Planning/ Manufacturing Execution tool
Familiarization with a wide variety of systems including radars
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much mor
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