Facilities Electrical Engineer – Power & Controls

Northrop Grumman; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Electrical Engineer - Level 2 to join the facilities engineering and manufacturing team onsite. The role focuses on power distribution, control logic, and equipment wiring for growth stations and other electrically driven equipment.

Candidates should have a STEM degree with 2 years experience or a master’s with none, hands-on electrical troubleshooting, and ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of experience or Master’s with 0 years.
• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing facilities environment.
• Knowledge of power distribution systems, protective devices, grounding.
• Experience with control logic and wiring (motor controls, relays, interlocks, sensors).
• Hands-on experience with electrically driven equipment (motors, pumps, fans).

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support for facilities and manufacturing operations focused on power distribution and control.
• Troubleshoot growth station power supplies and control circuitry.
• Work with VFDs and perform basic diagnostics.
• Interpret and develop electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and EHS to ensure code compliance.
• Support preventive maintenance and reliability of electrical systems.

Skills

Power distribution

Control logic

Wiring & troubleshooting

VFDs

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

PLC hardware & programming

Electrical CAD software

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Electrical Engineer - Level 2 to join the facilities engineering and manufacturing team onsite. The role focuses on power distribution, control logic, and equipment wiring for growth stations and other electrically driven equipment.

Candidates should have a STEM degree with 2 years experience or a master’s with none, hands-on electrical troubleshooting, and ability to read schematics.