Engineer Electronics - Top Secret - Space Systems - R10189411

Northrop Grumman; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Electronics Engineer to join their Tactical Space Systems Division. This role offers the chance to work on groundbreaking technologies that shape the future of space exploration. The ideal candidate will design and execute test procedures for spacecraft hardware, ensuring reliability and performance. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will be part of a team that tackles complex challenges and contributes to significant advancements in aerospace technology. Join a culture that values intellectual curiosity and a pioneering spirit, and make your mark in the defense and space manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test procedures for spacecraft hardware.
• Support hardware troubleshooting and anomaly resolution.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Critical Thinking

Scripting Languages

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Visio

National Instruments LabView

Spectrum Analyzers

Network Analyzers

Power Meters

DMMs

Signal Generators

Python

C

C++

Job description

Engineer Electronics - Top Secret - Space Systems - R10189411

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Our Tactical Space Systems Division Integration and Test group is seeking an Electronics Engineer (Integration and Test) to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in Gilbert, AZ. You will have the opportunity to design, develop, and execute test procedures and automated test scripts using spacecraft commands, telemetry, and electrical ground support equipment. The ideal candidate has system level test experience working with spacecraft flight hardware and good computer skills. Daily responsibilities will require test preparation leading to direct contact with satellite and space flight hardware. Candidate must be able to tackle issues utilizing skills obtained in the field of electrical engineering, or a related discipline, preferably as it relates to system level integration and test. Required skills include the ability to communicate clearly, and to use critical thinking in troubleshoot of problems. The ability to use a scripting language and formulate automated test scripts is highly desirable. International travel to support launch campaigns may be required. Shift and weekend work to support testing will be required periodically.

Responsibilities

• General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques
• Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks
• Understands NG test engineering practices and principles
• Understands both electrical circuits and software within the flight hardware and EGSE
• Supports EGSE and flight hardware test/troubleshooting efforts and ability to perform this tasking with little to no oversight from another Electrical Engineer
• Fully grasps escalation plan when test errors are encountered. Participates in anomaly resolution process while offering technical solutions for FRB approval.
• Travel and support different shifts when required
• Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned
• Follows established procedures
• Has technical insight and experience to know if test set-up and results make sense
• Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects
• Ability to establish and maintain infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline, electrical/computer engineering preferred (or equivalent) with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a master’s degree with 0 years of related engineering experience
• Demonstrate ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion
• Demonstrate ability to learn and integrate new programming languages based off previous experience
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance at the time of the applications, current and within scope
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with any of the following Microsoft Visio, National Instruments LabView
• Experience with hardware or software testing and test scripting
• Minimum of two years of directly related experience in satellite test
• Demonstrated understanding of electrical test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, DMMs, signal generators, etc.)
• Experience in Electronics troubleshooting, RF test configuration testing, Environments testing (Vibration Analysis/Thermal Vacuum chamber testing)
• Programming experience with any of the following languages: Python, C, C++
• Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test)
  
  

Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $106,000.00

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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