Principal Engineer/Sr. Principal Engineer (Level 3/4)

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. Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible. Strategic Space Systems Division has an opening for a Principal Engineer/Sr. Principal Engineer (Level 3/4), to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California. The Measurements Engineering Team is looking for qualified Instrumentation Engineers to join our diverse team. Measurements supports several testing and integration environments such as structural, propulsion, thermal, and deployment operations ranging from component level to full scale article on both R&D and flight hardware. The ideal candidate will apply their electrical, mechanical, and computer skills while utilizing complex, state of the art, load control and data acquisition systems to support factory operations. Qualified individuals will collaborate with various disciplines and all levels of personnel throughout all phases of product lifecycle, IE: Test Planning, Hardware and Instrumentation design, procurement and or manufacturing, Test Set-up, Test Execution, Data Reduction and Test Report Preparation and presentation. Candidate must have Structural Test experience and an extensive understanding of the hardware and methodology employed during a large variety of different testing environments and scenarios. This is a very unique role that requires the candidate to possess expertise in both electrical and mechanical facets involved with all testing functions interchangeably. The ideal candidate must be a motivated, driven individual with excellent communication skills, capable of working with minimal direction and little to no supervision. Candidate must have strong analytical / troubleshooting skills. Candidate must be willing and able to lead and mentor less experienced engineers. Responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to: Setup, Program, Operate, and maintain LCS and DAS. Plan and arrange for the equipment required for testing. Interpret Test Requirements and Co-Author and publish Test Procedures. Participate in Test Ready Reviews. Participate in post-test data evaluation, problem identification, and resolutions. Have a thorough understanding of Wheatstone Bridge based sensors. Ability to generate 2D drawings in AutoCAD. 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.