Electrical Integration & Test Engineer (Level 3 or 4)

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking Sr. Principal or Principal Electrical Integration & Test Engineer to join our Chandler, AZ on-site team. The role involves leading electrical testing and integration for launch vehicles, with occasional travel.

The position requires active Secret clearance, experience with launch campaigns, and strong leadership. We offer a 9/80 schedule and opportunities to work on critical national programs in space systems.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required at time of application.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or qualifying discipline (or Master’s) with relevant experience.
• Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines and MES or similar digital work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Establish space systems tools for program execution.
• Lead hands-on electrical testing at the system level.
• Develop/maintain assembly and test procedures for launch vehicle systems.
• Document hardware discrepancies and drive root cause corrective actions.
• Mentor and train other engineers and team members.

Skills

Secret clearance

Launch campaigns

Electrical testing

Team leadership

Travel 10-20%

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

Tools

MES

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Job Summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is searching for a Sr. Principal or Principal Electrical Integration & Test Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to be part of our Integration and Test team in Launch Vehicles, at our Chandler, AZ facility. This position will be 100% on-site in Chandler.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish Space Systems system tools to be used for program execution
• Leading/directing/performing hands-on electrical testing at a systems level
• Developing/maintaining procedures for the assembly and test of launch vehicle systems
• Incorporating hardware and/or software design changes
• Documenting & dispositioning hardware discrepancies, pursuing root cause & corrective actions
• Planning and scheduling day to day tasks
• Constant and timely communication with other team members and leadership
• Leading, training, tasking other engineers and team members
• Transferring knowledge to less experienced I&T engineers
• Guiding, mentoring and training other team members, face-to-face, on a daily basis

This position can be filled as either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Minimum Education / Experience: 5 Years with Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or qualifying discipline OR 3 Years with Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or qualifying discipline.
• Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Candidate must have prior launch campaign experience
• Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts
• Ability to lead out at solving problems and driving all tasks to completion
• Ability to work at a fast pace, while multi-tasking, and still communicate effectively
• Ability to work multiple programs at the same time, if/when needed
• Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams
• Ability to travel: Travel expectation is 10-20% , sometimes internationally, which requires the possession of, or the ability to obtain, a U.S. Passport for travel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines
• Experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform
• Experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems
• Some experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members
• Hands-on electrical testing and diagnostic experience

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Minimum Education / Experience: 8 Years with Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or qualifying discipline OR 6 Years with Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or qualifying discipline.
• Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Candidate must have prior launch campaign experience
• Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts
• Ability to lead out at solving problems and driving all tasks to completion
• Ability to work at a fast pace, while multi-tasking, and still communicate effectively
• Ability to work multiple programs at the same time, if/when needed
• Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams
• Ability to travel: Travel expectation is 10-20% , sometimes internationally, which requires the possession of, or the ability to obtain, a U.S. Passport for travel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines
• Experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform
• Experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems
• Some experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members
• Hands-on electrical testing and diagnostic experience

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• Former/current EE lead on other LV programs, or other similar programs
• Experience with external customer interfacing including meetings, presentations & negotiations
• Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification
• Extensive experience with aerospace standards/guidelines
• Extensive experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform
• Extensive experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems
• Significant experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members
• Two or more launch campaign experiences, preferably on multiple programs

We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off)

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.

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.