Electrical Engineer – Industrial Controls & Power

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Savings Plan

Paid Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide electrical engineering support for facilities team and manufacturing operations, focusing on power distribution, control logic and wiring.

The role requires a STEM degree with experience and hands-on work with motors, pumps, and VFDs, plus familiarity with schematics, safety codes, and collaboration with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience OR a Master’s degree with 0 years.
• Engineering experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or facilities environment.
• Knowledge of power distribution systems, protective devices, and grounding.
• Experience with control logic and wiring (motor controls, relays, interlocks, sensors).
• Familiarity with power supplies (AC/DC) and troubleshooting common issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support for facilities team and manufacturing operations, focusing on power distribution, control logic, and equipment wiring.
• Troubleshoot and support growth station power supplies and associated control circuitry.
• Work with VFDs (variable frequency drives), including setup, parameter adjustments, and basic diagnostics.
• Interpret and develop electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for projects and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with internal teams and contractors, and partner with EHS to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

Skills

Power distribution

Control logic

Wiring and motor controls

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2 years experience

Master’s degree with 0 years experience

Tools

PLC hardware and programs

CAD software

Field sensors

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide electrical engineering support for facilities team and manufacturing operations, focusing on power distribution, control logic and wiring.

The role requires a STEM degree with experience and hands-on work with motors, pumps, and VFDs, plus familiarity with schematics, safety codes, and collaboration with internal teams.