Principal Engineering Technician/Sr. Principal Engineering Technician

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

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. 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’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Principal Engineering Technician/Sr. Principal Engineering Technician to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL. This position may be filled by either at the Principal Engineering Technician level OR at the Sr. Principal Engineering Technician level based on the qualifications listed. Job Description: Involved in Lab Operations/Testing including, but not limited to, performing systems integration and acceptance testing of aircraft production instrumentation and telemetry systems Ensure test station and all interface assets are hardware and software configured and ready to support production hardware tests. Work closely with REs and QA to maintain and validate aircraft production system hardware and software Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods and testing, equipment performance and team effectiveness. Record and report existing electrical/mechanical discrepancies found during production testing Basic Qualifications: Principal Engineering Technician: (K3) High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience. Active DoD Secret Clearance Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) - needed to start. Hands-on experience with military and/or commercial aircraft avionics and communications systems, electrical systems, and test stations/ lab operations. Experienced using test equipment such as digital multimeters, O-Scopes, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and RF and audio signal generators Experience in reading and interpreting technical schematics, drawings, and maintenance manuals. Basic Qualifications: Sr. Principal Engineering Technician: (K4) High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience. Active DoD Secret Clearance Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) - needed to start. High school diploma or equivalent is required with a minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience with military and/or commercial aircraft avionics and communications systems, electrical systems, and test stations/ lab operations. Experienced using test equipment such as digital multimeters, O-Scopes, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and RF and audio signal generators Experience in reading and interpreting technical schematics, drawings, and maintenance manuals. Preferred Qualifications: Strong problem-solving abilities and an aptitude for working in dynamic environments Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Experienced with Electronic Principals, Military and Commercial data bus standards protocols to include but are not limited to MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Ethernet, RS485/RS422, and 1394 busses Experience in a configuration-controlled lab facility/ maintenance environment. Knowledgeable in Military Aircraft Communications, Navigation/GPS, Multi-Band Transmitters, and Data Recording Systems Proven ability to mentor junior technicians and support team development. Certifications or technical training in relevant engineering technologies. Primary Level Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $95,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $68,300.00 - $113,900.00 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.

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