Electrical Engineer / Principal Electrical Engineer Lab Designer

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

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Design Engineer/Principal Electrical Design Engineer to primarily support the RQ-4 USAF programs as part of the Lab Design and Operations team within our Test and Evaluation Organization. This position will be onsite in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

Candidate will Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

Roles and responsibilities will include:

• Review, track, and modify test station design documents as necessary.
• Generate and track Bill of Materials (BOMs), schedule, and execution of test station development
• Coordinate with a multi-discipline team (supply chain, operations, QA, etc.) to ensure a quality product is built and remains on schedule and within budget
• Develop and perform Acceptance Test Procedures for test stations.
• Designs will be accomplished utilizing ICD’s. (Interface Control Document)
• Candidate must be able to develop interface block diagram and wiring diagrams to be used to produce cable assembly BTP’s (Build to Package’s).
• Responsibilities to include the development, integration and documentation of Laboratory systems, electrical cable designs and electrical assemblies for aerospace programs.
• Develop and integrate wiring designs of a functional system utilizing AutoCAD Electrical or other Electrical design tool.
• Create preliminary block diagrams, wiring diagrams and detailed assemblies such as cable assemblies, Circuit Breaker assemblies, Relay assemblies etc.
• Designs will be accomplished utilizing ICD’s. (Interface Control Document) Candidate must be able to develop interface block diagram and wiring diagrams to be used to produce cable assembly BTP’s (Build to Package’s).

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

This role may be filled at a Electronic Engineer 2 or 3 based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications Electrical Engineer – (T02):

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of work related experience in electrical wiring design or 0 years with Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, or 0 years with a PhD.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical Design tool or other Electrical design tool.
• Experience in Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and produce cable assembly BTP’s (Build to Package’s)
• Experience with test equipment, such as, o-scope, spec-an, power supplies, etc.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and design documentation
• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

Basic Qualifications Principal Electrical Engineer – (T03):

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of work related experience in electrical wiring design or 3 years with Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical Design tool or other Electrical design tool.
• Experience in Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and produce cable assembly BTP’s (Build to Package’s)
• Experience with test equipment, such as, o-scope, spec-an, power supplies, etc.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and design documentation
• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS Electrical Engineering
• Experience with test station design and development
• Experience with creating and maintaining BOMs (Bill of Materials)
• Experience developing and executing ATPs (Acceptance Test Procedures)
• Experienced AutoCAD Electrical Designer
• Manufacturing/liaison support experience is also desired to support build and installation of assemblies as well as testing of aircraft systems.
• Familiar using SAE AS 50881 (Mil-5088), additional MIL specs and proven commercial practices.
• Understanding of test engineering concepts
• Knowledge of networks and Microsoft computer skills are required.

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare and a great 401K matching program!

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.