Electrical Engineer - Level 2

0416 SP - Synoptics; 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

Job Summary

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No 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.

Learn More About SYNOPTICS

Learn more about SYNOPTICS at our website: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/synoptics/.

Location and Travel

Location: Charlotte, NC. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Clearance: No. Clearance type: None. Travel: No.

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.
• Participate in miscellaneous facilities projects, including some that are mechanical or infrastructure-related, as part of the broader facilities team.
• Support preventive maintenance and reliability efforts for electrical systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with internal teams and contractors, and partner with EHS to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
• No clearance required to start
• 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.
• Hands-on experience working with electrically driven equipment (e.g., motors, pumps, fans).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial controls including PLC hardware and programs
• Experience with building automation, control panels and field sensors.
• Experience with single and 3-phase distribution systems, switchgear and equipment up to 480 VAC.
• Familiarity with computer aided drawing software for electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.

Eligibility and Compliance

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Salary

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Company Culture

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. 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 careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.