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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a **Staff Lab Design Engineer (Level 5)**to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our **Lab Test **organization. This position is located in Melbourne, FL.

As the Lab Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and outfitting cutting-edge test environments for advanced air vehicle systems. You will lead the electrical design and integration efforts that turn concepts into fully functional labs — from cable interface assemblies and data-acquisition hardware to sensor suites that measure structural stress.

We’re looking for innovative thinkers who are eager to contribute to groundbreaking aerospace projects. If you’re passionate about engineering and ready to make an impact, apply NOW and join us in shaping the future of aeronautics!

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Provides lab design, integration and systems engineering support for system and software engineering labs.

• Designs and develops system architectures and define key capabilities and performance requirements.

• Defines design and technology maturity constraints of the system in accordance with customer specifications.

• Develops thorough definition of system external interfaces.

• Defines system implementation approach and operational concepts.

• Ensures requirements are met and evaluates performance with customers.

• Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.

• Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 12 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience.

• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.​

• Demonstrated experience with electrical systems design and/or integration in a laboratory or test environment.

• Ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize technical data from multiple sources and present clear, actionable findings and recommendations to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in interpreting and creating electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

• Experience with AutoCAD or equivalent electrical design tools

• Background in manufacturing or liaison engineering to support assembly build-up and aircraft system testing.

• Experience developing and managing test requirements

• Hands-on experience with subsystem, payload, or systems integration

• Knowledge of aircraft-type cable assemblies, MIL type wiring and components such as mil connectors, back shells, relays, switches, indicator lights, terminal junction system components, etc.

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

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.