Electrical Power Subsystems Engineer - Spacecraft

Northrop Grumman; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in McLean, VA is seeking an electrical power systems engineer to support the architecture, development, manufacturing, testing, and operation of spacecraft power subsystems, including batteries and solar arrays.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience or a master’s degree with no experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance, strong communication skills, and broad technical knowledge.

Candidates with spacecraft power subsystem knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of professional experience, or a master's degree with no experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Broad technical knowledge; spacecraft power subsystem knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support architecture, development, manufacturing, testing, and operation of spacecraft electrical power subsystems.
• Include avionics, batteries, and solar arrays.
• Manage subsystem technical, cost, and schedule performance; conduct analyses and trades.
• Oversee subcontractors; support integration, testing, and mission operations.
• Investigate failures and anomalies.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Spacecraft Power Subsystems

Power Generation

Energy Storage

Power Distribution

Lithium-Ion Batteries

Solar Arrays

Power Regulation and Conditioning

Electrical Testing

Manufacturing Processes

Subsystem Architecture

Requirements Management

Voltage Drop Analysis

Energy Balance Analysis

Fuse Sizing

Transient Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (MS) in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Northrop Grumman in McLean, VA is seeking an electrical power systems engineer to support the architecture, development, manufacturing, testing, and operation of spacecraft power subsystems, including batteries and solar arrays.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience or a master’s degree with no experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance, strong communication skills, and broad technical knowledge.

Candidates with spacecraft power subsystem knowledge preferred.