SkillBridge - Principal or Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer
Quick Summary
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. Through this program,
As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately 20% of Northrop Grumman’s 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists.
The Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.
Responsibilities
~2 min readNorthrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.
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Has served at least 180 days on active duty
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Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
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Will receive an honorable discharge
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Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
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Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
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Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.
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Research, design, development, integration, and test of a variety of electronic equipment including power generation, communications, flight controls, networks, radar, navigation, weapons systems, etc.
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Maintaining complex circuitry components; analog and digital computers, LRU/SRUs.
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Report technical status, challenges, impacts, and mitigations to Chief Engineers, EI&E Directors, and Program Management across the project portfolio.
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Responsible Engineer, supplier technical interface, and focal Avionics representative for integration support.
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Oversee and mentor responsible and lower-level engineers to enhance and achieve technical performance objectives.
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Maintain awareness over activities within and across contracts for adherence to development, sustainment, hardware design, and qualification activities, as well as support cross-functional teams through integration and verification/validation activities.
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Provide technical status and assessment to program leadership and customers.
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Support assessment of cost and schedule impacts of technical decisions.
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Ensure the program is adhering to processes and best practices of products for both internal and external customers and is compliant with policies, procedures, and quality standards.
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Coordinate with engineering and program management to ensure execution of program statement of work and technical program requirements are met.
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Coordinate with the Technical Review Board regarding upcoming and current change packages.
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Support technical interchange meetings/program reviews and assist in resolution of technical program engineering challenges.
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Coordinate across programs and functions for common efficiencies and operational gains.
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Comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
Requirements
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Strong understanding of nuclear and radiation hardening requirements and testing
Experience with LabView or other data collection and electronic modeling tools
Existing special access program clearance
Active DoD SECRET clearance, within 5 years of last investigation
Working knowledge of Earned Value, with exposure to Cost Account Management principles
Experience in an Agile development environment
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 2, 2026
- Last seen
- October 2, 2026
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- October 2, 2026
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