Senior Principal Electrical Engineer IV - Space Systems Lead

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer IV to contribute to cradle-to-grave engineering on space launch vehicles.

You will lead analysis, design, testing, and qualification activities across multiple programs, mentor engineers, and collaborate with IPTs and operations teams. The role requires a U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret clearance and offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with 9 years' experience, or MS with 7 years' experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required and ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.
• Must have current and active U.S. Government Secret Security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Based on specific objectives, perform analysis, design, and/or test of complex designs.
• Perform comprehensive review of requirements to support system and subsystem designs.
• Lead development, coordination, and execution of test programs to evaluate the design.
• Lead troubleshooting and comprehensive failure investigations.
• Mentor other engineers and perform senior peer reviews.
• Collaborate with IPTs and other engineering/disciplines throughout projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering

System analysis

Test & qualification

MATLAB

Python

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS / Masters

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Oscilloscope

DMM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer IV to contribute to cradle-to-grave engineering on space launch vehicles.

You will lead analysis, design, testing, and qualification activities across multiple programs, mentor engineers, and collaborate with IPTs and operations teams. The role requires a U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret clearance and offers competitive salary and benefits.