Senior Principal Electrical Engineer – Space Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life & disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ seeks a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer IV to lead complex electrical designs for launch vehicle programs. The role involves analysis, testing, and cross-functional collaboration across IPTs to ensure reliability and mission success.

Responsibilities include leading test programs, mentoring engineers, and managing risk while complying with security requirements. U.S. citizenship and a Secret clearance are required to start.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering and 9 years of experience, or 7 years with a Masters.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Security clearance.
• Experience with missile systems and related standards.
• Proficient with test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies).
• MATLAB or Python for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, design, and testing of complex electrical designs.
• Lead development and execution of test programs.
• Mentor engineers and perform senior peer reviews.
• Evaluate requirements, risk, and support designs across IPTs.

Skills

Security clearance

Citizenship requirement

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ seeks a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer IV to lead complex electrical designs for launch vehicle programs. The role involves analysis, testing, and cross-functional collaboration across IPTs to ensure reliability and mission success.

Responsibilities include leading test programs, mentoring engineers, and managing risk while complying with security requirements. U.S. citizenship and a Secret clearance are required to start.