Electrical Engineering Systems Architect - 6

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ is seeking an Electrical Engineering Systems Architect to join the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) team. You will work on cradle-to-grave engineering across multiple electrical subsystems, contributing to new interceptor capabilities and supporting defense programs.

You will write requirements, analyze designs, lead tests, and collaborate with IPTs, software and hardware teams to ensure robust interfaces and reliable performance in complex embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Broad understanding and application of electrical engineering standards.
• Understand system integration into existing government launch systems.
• Prepare and present electrical engineering materials for design reviews.
• Perform testing to characterize off-nominal behavior of components.
• Develop electrical architectures including power distribution and grounding.

Skills

System architecture

Electrical engineering

FPGA design

SoC design

Electronics testing

Tools

RS-422

Gigabit Ethernet

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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, Chandler Arizona is looking for a Electrical Engineering Systems Architect - 6 to join our team.

The Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) team has opportunities for motivated electrical engineers to join our growing team.

GPI is a new development product offering exciting opportunities and unique problem-solving challenges.

Team members work in multi-discipline integrated product teams (IPTs) on a variety of electrical subsystems and components on the interceptor. As part of the GPI team, you will contribute to the development of a new capability to the war fighter.

The Chandler group performs cradle-to-grave engineering on the majority of their launch vehicles. They are working on approximately 15 separate vehicles at any given time, among them are GPI, Antares, Minotaur, Pegasus, GMD, Sentinel, and many more.

Their products serve a variety of purposes including ISS (International Space Station) cargo resupply, deploying defense satellites, developing missile interceptor technology, and providing much needed target vehicles to better hone our military capability.

This means you can be part of the design, operations planning, ground support development, analysis, testing, integration, launch operations and more. There is plenty to do and learn that will reinforce your existing skillsets while also helping you learn what it takes to get a rocket to lift off and achieve orbit.

Our department has a good variety of sub-groups to choose from where you can roll up your sleeves to become an industry expert or opt to pursue a more well-rounded approach while learning a little about everything.

Job Duties

• Based on specific objectives, write requirements, assist with system architecture, perform analysis, design, and/or test of complex designs.
• Perform comprehensive review of internal, external, industry, customer, and range requirements to support interceptor system-level design, and interceptor subsystem design and integration into a vertical launch system.
• Perform detailed analyses to support/verify designs and conduct briefings to management and customers.
• Lead development, coordination, and execution of test programs required to evaluate the design.
• Oversee component supplier design, analysis, manufacture, and test.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and comprehensive failure investigations.
• Mentor other engineers from a technical standpoint as well as perform senior peer review.
• Collaborate early and often with other IPTs, engineering disciplines, and operations/manufacturing groups.

Job Responsibilities

• Broad understanding and application of industry and company electrical engineering technical standards.
• Understanding of system integration into existing government launch systems.
• Broad technical expertise and working knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Prepares and presents electrical engineering materials for Requirements and Design Reviews.
• Perform testing to characterize off-nominal behavior of components.
• Design and analyze digital communication interfaces (e.g., RS-422, Gigabit Ethernet), including bandwidth and latency considerations
• Develop and integrate FPGA and system-on-chip (SoC) solutions within complex embedded systems
• Oversee guidance section electronics and infrared (IR) seeker hardware/software integration and performance assessments
• Apply working knowledge of Vertical Launch System (VLS) and Aegis Weapon System (AWS) platform interfaces and constraints
• Define and document interface requirements; conduct schematic/layout reviews to ensure robust designs
• Develop electrical architectures including power distribution, grounding schemes, and protection strategies
• Collaborate on flight computer/controller design, integration, and verification activities
• Contribute to image processing system design and implementation for sensor and seeker applications
• Demonstrate strong cross-functional collaboration with systems, software, mechanical, and test teams
• Perform root-cause analysis and troubleshooting of complex electrical and system-level issues
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