Senior Principal Electrical Engineer — Space Systems

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 116,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Savings plan

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer - 4 (SBI) to join the Space Systems division. The role involves design, analysis, test program leadership, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to advance space launch vehicle projects.

The candidate will contribute to cradle-to-grave engineering for multiple vehicles, mentor engineers, and ensure safety and quality across programs. U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering and 8 years' experience or 6 years' experience with a Masters
• U.S. Citizenship required
• U.S. Government Active Secret Clearance required at time of application

Responsibilities

• Based on specific objectives, perform analysis, design, and/or test of complex designs.
• Perform qualification acceptance testing, characterization testing, troubleshooting, and test data review of completed complex system designs.
• Lead development, coordination, and execution of test programs required to evaluate the design.
• Mentor other engineers from a technical standpoint and perform senior peer reviews.
• Collaborate with other IPTs, engineering disciplines and operations/manufacturing groups

Skills

Electrical engineering

System analysis

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Masters preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer - 4 (SBI) to join the Space Systems division. The role involves design, analysis, test program leadership, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to advance space launch vehicle projects.

The candidate will contribute to cradle-to-grave engineering for multiple vehicles, mentor engineers, and ensure safety and quality across programs. U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance are required.