Senior Electrical Systems Architect - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 158,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ seeks an Electrical Engineering Systems Architect to advance interceptor system design, integration, and testing. You will help define requirements, analyze architectures, and drive verification activities across multiple IPTs for complex electrical subsystems.

The role requires deep knowledge of electrical engineering, FPGA/SoC solutions, and system integration, with leadership in peer reviews and mentoring of junior engineers.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering and extensive experience in electrical engineering disciplines.
• Experience with system-level design, verification, and test for complex electrical subsystems.
• Knowledgeable about FPGA/SoC development and embedded systems.
• Ability to mentor engineers and perform senior peer reviews.

Responsibilities

• Write requirements and assist with system architecture for interceptor systems.
• Lead development and execution of test programs to evaluate designs.
• Oversee component supplier design, analysis, manufacture, and test.
• Perform root-cause analysis and troubleshooting of complex electrical issues.
• Collaborate with multiple IPTs and operations teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

FPGA/SoC design

Systems architecture

Test engineering

Education

BS in engineering

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Oscilloscope

DMM

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ seeks an Electrical Engineering Systems Architect to advance interceptor system design, integration, and testing. You will help define requirements, analyze architectures, and drive verification activities across multiple IPTs for complex electrical subsystems.

The role requires deep knowledge of electrical engineering, FPGA/SoC solutions, and system integration, with leadership in peer reviews and mentoring of junior engineers.