Sr. Principal EW Technical Responsible Engineer

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr. Principal EW Technical Responsible Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

The Engineer reports to the Electronic Warfare System (EWS) Lead and is responsible for integration, test, and technical execution of Electronic Warfare systems across laboratory, test bed, and planeside environments. This role includes ownership of integration and test activities, supporting system development, verification, production, and flight test.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing integration and test efforts, including development and validation of test procedures, supporting system-level verification, and ensuring successful progression through program milestones.
• Demonstrate strong technical understanding in RF spectrum operations, antenna systems, and multi-sensor integration, as well as familiarity with related disciplines such as signal processing, communications systems, and data collection/analysis.
• Must have effective communication skills and the ability to clearly present technical approaches, findings, and recommendations to both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with technical leadership on system requirements development and flow down, subsystem integration, and performance verification, including laboratory and flight test activities.
• Coordinating with suppliers, reviewing technical deliverables, and supporting contract execution to ensure program success.
• Support multiple stages of the aircraft system lifecycle, including design support, system integration, verification and validation, production support, and flight test operations.
• Ensuring robust and maintainable configurations, supporting airworthiness activities, and contributing to system-level test events.
• Participate in internal program reviews, customer interactions, and technical exchange meetings to provide status updates and ensure alignment across stakeholders.
• Lead or support integration and test activities in lab and field environments

The Engineer will work under limited supervision and will be expected to lead technical efforts, provide guidance to junior engineers, and independently develop solutions within schedule and cost constraints.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is NO remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of related engineering experience.
• Experience with integration and test activities, including test planning, execution, and data analysis
• Experience with RF systems and test equipment, including antenna systems, RF cabling, and electromagnetic spectrum operations
• Experience supporting lab-based and/or field test environments, including data collection and system verification
• Familiarity with multi-sensor systems, communications links (RF, Wi-Fi, fiber, or optical), and system interoperability
• Ability and willingness to pass and maintain an FAA Class 3 flight physical
• Ability and willingness to support onboard subsystem testing in a flying test bed
• Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance
• Experience serving as a Responsible Engineer (RE) or leading integration and test efforts
• Experience developing and validating test procedures, ATPs, or verification plans
• Experience supporting system-level verification (e.g., CVIDs, requirement closures, or similar processes)
• Experience with supplier coordination, SDRLs, or technical contract support
• Experience with antenna systems, phased arrays, or antenna pattern measurements
• Experience with lab stand-up, test facility operations, or development of CONOPs
• Experience with aircraft integration, flight test operations, or test range environments
• Familiarity with DOORs, CPLM/NX, or similar engineering tools
• Experience in providing technical leadership or mentoring to junior engineers

Additional Information

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.