Senior Electrical Engineer, Space Power Subsystems

Northrop Grumman; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel 25% of the time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking an experienced engineer to architect and verify space environment solar array designs for spacecraft. The role emphasizes electromechanical design, analyses, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration across engineering teams.

On-site at Dulles/McLean/Tysons Corner VA with 9/80 schedule and periodic travel; candidates must have a strong background in solar arrays, ability to mentor teams, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of experience, or MS with 6+ years, or PhD with 4+ years.
• Expertise in electromechanical system design for space environment solar arrays, including mechanical, structural, thermal and power analyses.
• Ability to interpret spacecraft bus/subsystem requirements and derive lower-level requirements.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and verify mechanical and electrical requirements for space environment solar array wings and release mechanisms.
• Lead component trade studies and recommend technical solutions.
• Perform power estimates and degradation analysis with IV curves.
• Design concepts for solar array wings and ensure compliance through reviews.
• Mentor engineering teams and direct design reviews; collaborate with procurement and vendors.

Skills

Space solar arrays

Electromechanical design

CAD

FEM analysis

Power analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

CAD

FEM

MICD

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking an experienced engineer to architect and verify space environment solar array designs for spacecraft. The role emphasizes electromechanical design, analyses, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration across engineering teams.

On-site at Dulles/McLean/Tysons Corner VA with 9/80 schedule and periodic travel; candidates must have a strong background in solar arrays, ability to mentor teams, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.