Senior Principal / Principal Engineering Technician

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Melbourne, FL
Salary
$68,300–$113,900 / yr
Posted
5 days ago

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Below market

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This role $91k
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This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $91k versus about $182k for comparable roles.

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 213 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,900–$172,400 across 213 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Principal / Principal Engineering Technician

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems is seeking a Lab Operations Technician to support their team in Melbourne, FL, working on a 9/80 schedule. This role involves setting up and developing lab environments for engineers, performing quality testing and rework on cables, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies. The technician will read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, operate sophisticated systems, conduct experiments, and install cabling infrastructure. Essential tasks include manipulating technical data, generating engineering documentation, conducting tests, and using diagnostic equipment like oscilloscopes and signal generators. Candidates must have a high school diploma and 4-6 years of related experience in test equipment design, along with active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance. Preferred qualifications include electronic or systems testing experience and the ability to work from engineering drawings. This position plays a crucial role in developing advanced aerospace systems that impact global security and exploration efforts.

What you'll do

  • Performs setup and development tasks with engineers for cables, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
  • Conducts quality testing and rework according to specifications and test plans.
  • Reads and interprets engineering drawings and schematics for production tasks.
  • Operates and troubleshoots sophisticated systems to support engineering requirements.
  • Assists in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the development process.
  • Installs and modifies cabling infrastructure for new and existing systems.
  • Conducts tests, records data, and performs preliminary analyses of test results.

What we're looking for

  • Active DoD Secret Clearance with background investigation completed within last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance.
  • High School Diploma and at least 4 years of related experience in test equipment design.
  • Experience working from engineering drawings or models.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform cabling installations, modifications, and quality testing.

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