Senior Electrical Engineer - Spacecraft C&DH Architect

ngc; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 153,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Bonuses & retirement benefits

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Command & Data Handling systems for advanced spacecraft. You will oversee electrical system design, data handling, and interfaces, coordinating across avionics, software, GNC, and mission operations teams.

The role demands a strong hands-on mindset, prior flight hardware experience, and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams through design reviews and system integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
• Minimum 8–12 years of related experience depending on degree level.
• Ability to obtain TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Hands-on, fast-paced engineering mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architecture of C&DH systems for spacecraft.
• Define electrical system architecture and interface with subsystems.
• Coordinate with flight software, GNC, and mission operations teams.
• Oversee hardware/software integration and verification strategies.
• Develop ICDs and manage requirements traceability.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead design reviews.
• Coordinate cost and schedule development for C&DH subsystems.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Verbal and written communications

Hands-on mentality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

MBSE

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Command & Data Handling systems for advanced spacecraft. You will oversee electrical system design, data handling, and interfaces, coordinating across avionics, software, GNC, and mission operations teams.

The role demands a strong hands-on mindset, prior flight hardware experience, and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams through design reviews and system integration