[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Northrop Grumman jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Northrop Grumman # Principal/Engineer Electrical (Level 2 or 3) United States-California-Vandenberg AFB Full-time Senior individual contributor $91,800.00 - $137,600.00 Operations Listed on Northrop Grumman’s official careers site. Posted October 14, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-Vandenberg-AFB/Principal-Engineer-Electrical_R10255766) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / Principal/Engineer Electrical (Level 2 or 3) ## Job description ### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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. Northrop Grumman Vandenberg Integration Site (VSFB) is looking for a motivated Electrical Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join our team. As a team member of the engineering, integration, test, and launch operations team, the Electrical Engineer will support and manage various aspects of the assembly, integration, test, and launch activities of multiple Northrop Grumman Launch Vehicle Programs. This position is 100% on-site. Relocation assistance is not available. ### Key Responsibilities Include: Support development and production programs at VSFB site. Hands-on electrical integration and test of flight hardware; operating and maintaining electronic or electro-mechanical components, circuits or systems. Create, edit, review, and maintain test procedures utilized during integration & test and launch pad operations for correctness and completeness against mission requirements, launch vehicle configuration, and component changes and modifications. - Lead testing and/or evaluation/validation of electrical systems - Troubleshoot, document, and disposition flight and test equipment hardware and software discrepancies and pursuing root cause and corrective actions - Support maintenance and upgrading of Electrical Ground Support Equipment and its associated network equipment. Perform launch vehicle avionics hardware & software system and subsystem level integration, test and launch operations. Coordinate and lead Electrical Technicians performing functions supporting activities such as, integration, test, checkout, operation, and maintenance of complex electronic flight, ground testing and launching systems. Coordinate and perform testing with customer, MDA, and site range and safety personnel This position can be filled as either a Level 2 or Level 3. ### Basic Qualifications for Level 2 - Bachelor of Science in Engineering +2 years of related experience; Master of Science in Engineering + 0 years of experience - Ability to obtain a DoD Secret level security clearance, which generally requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite - Ability to drive tasks to completion - Ability to solve problems and support troubleshooting efforts - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams Basic electrical testing and diagnostic experience Basic knowledge and understanding of test equipment set up/use such as DMMs, Digital Signal Acquisition systems, Oscilloscopes, etc. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work multiple tasks in parallel - Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor of Science in Engineering +5 years of related experience; Master of Science in Engineering + 3 years of experience - Ability to drive tasks to completion - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software Preferred Qualifications for both levels: Active Secret DoD clearance BS in Electrical or Systems Engineering - Knowledge and experience with computer networking and troubleshooting - Knowledge and experience with advanced programming/plotting tools such as MATLAB and/or Python Experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members - Familiarity with Northrop Grumman tools and processes Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines Experience with integration and test of launch vehicles Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? ### Click the link below [https://www.northropgrumman.com/space](https://www.northropgrumman.com/space) We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. ### Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range $91,800.00 - $137,600.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 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](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 14, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: United States-California-Vandenberg AFB - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-Vandenberg-AFB/Principal-Engineer-Electrical_R10255766) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [SDS Facility Site Operations Manager 3- 19771](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/2050d0d2c3f637e4628e/) United States-California-Vandenberg AFB ### [Sentinel - Test Engineering Manager 2 - 20425](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/adae84981118d254e5d0/) United States-California-Vandenberg AFB ### [Staff Field Engineer Secret clearance - 17355](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/8e5d796419d4f5df6c8e/) United States-California-Vandenberg AFB ### [Engineering Technician (Level 4)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/e211903f9b308c8b74fa/) United States-California-Vandenberg AFB ### [Field Technician 3/4 Secret clearance *17353](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/3999cca5506e308ff305/) United States-California-Vandenberg AFB ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Sr Principal Electrical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/86a598c352ea4cfc02c4/) BAE Systems · Huntsville, Alabama, United States ### [Senior Principal Facilities Electrical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/0b12fac33f5f9185f630/) BAE Systems · Kingsport, Tennessee, United States ### [Principal Electrical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/oracle/jobs/3484b2f7d7e8381ae431/) Oracle · United States ### [Electrical Engineer - Ship Electrical Design (HYBRID TELEWORK)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/354ba26ecb7a4863451c/) Lockheed Martin · Virginia Beach, VA ### [Principal / Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer, Waterfront Engineering | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/7f07ce60a2bd31313266/) General Dynamics · Bath, ME, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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