Electrical Design Engineer – Aerospace Test Systems

Transmission & Distribution World; California; Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer/Principal to support the RQ-4 USAF programs in Rancho Bernardo, CA, within the Lab Design and Operations team. You will design, test, and integrate electrical components and systems for aerospace applications.

The role emphasizes interface control, BOM management, ATP development, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical, with a focus on delivery to time and budget.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years wiring design experience (or MS with 0 years).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design tool.
• Experience with Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and cable assembly Build to Package (BTP).
• Experience with test equipment (oscope, spectrum analyzer, power supplies).
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (with BI within last 6 years or C/E).

Responsibilities

• Review, track, and modify test station design documents.
• Generate and track BOMs, schedule, and test station development.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure quality, schedule, and budget.
• Develop and perform Acceptance Test Procedures for test stations.
• Develop interface block diagrams and wiring diagrams for cable assemblies (BTP).
• Develop, integrate and document laboratory systems and electrical assemblies for aerospace programs.
• Create wiring designs using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent tooling.
• Produce detailed assemblies such as cable, circuit breaker, and relay assemblies.

Skills

Electrical design

ICD documentation

Test engineering concepts

Schematic reading

Clearance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Oscilloscope

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer/Principal to support the RQ-4 USAF programs in Rancho Bernardo, CA, within the Lab Design and Operations team. You will design, test, and integrate electrical components and systems for aerospace applications.

The role emphasizes interface control, BOM management, ATP development, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical, with a focus on delivery to time and budget.