Principal Electrical Engineer III

0902 SP - Launch Vehicles; United States; On-site; USD 95,300 - 142,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer III to lead engineering analysis, design, and testing for launch vehicles. Located in Chandler, AZ, this role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering with significant experience in electrical systems.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $95,300 to $142,900, eligibility for bonuses, and comprehensive benefits like health insurance and paid time off.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering or 3+ with a master's degree.
• U.S. citizenship and current DoD Secret Security clearance required.
• Experience with missile systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, design, and testing of complex electrical systems.
• Review requirements to support system designs.
• Lead troubleshooting and failure investigations.

Skills

Analysis of electrical systems

Design of subsystems

Root-cause failure analysis

Use of MATLAB

Use of Python

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeters (DMMs)

Electronic loads

Job description

Position: Principal Electrical Engineer IIILocation: Chandler, AZEmployment type: Full-time

Overview

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer III to perform engineering analysis, design, testing, and integration across a portfolio of launch vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, design, and/or testing of complex electrical systems.
• Review internal, external, industry, and customer requirements to support system and subsystem designs.
• Analyze and verify designs, and present results to management and customers.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute test programs for design evaluation.
• Lead troubleshooting and failure investigations.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct senior peer reviews.
• Collaborate with IPTs, engineering disciplines, and operations/manufacturing groups.
• Prepare and present electrical engineering materials for Requirements and Design Reviews.
• Conduct qualification acceptance testing, characterization testing, and test data review.
• Analyze data to identify performance trends and off‑nominal behavior.
• Contribute to team decisions, provide customer service, and maintain safety.
• Participate in trade studies, risk assessments, and contingency planning.
• Provide formal peer review of engineering designs or analyses.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with 5 years of experience, or comparable experience (or a master’s degree) with 3 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Current DoD Secret Security clearance or higher required; ability to maintain clearance.
• Experience with missile systems or related standards preferred.
• Experience in design, test, integration, and deployment of electrical components or subsystems.
• Proficiency in engineering documentation, technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Experience with root‑cause failure analysis of electronic systems.
• Knowledge of basic test equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, electronic loads).
• Experience using analytical software (MATLAB, Python) for data analysis.

Benefits

Competitive salary ($95,300.00 – $142,900.00) with eligibility for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long‑term incentive plans. Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO for full EEO and pay transparency statement.

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.