Space Systems Electrical Engineer – On‑Site Chandler

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 79,300 - 118,900; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 2 with a focus on Electrical Systems to be stationed on site in Chandler, AZ. The role bridges Systems Engineering and Electrical Design, requiring strong knowledge of system requirements and electrical interfaces to define architecture and timing.

The position emphasizes translating system requirements into electrical requirements and ICDs, with collaboration across engineering teams and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in STEM with 0 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Experience with electrical systems engineering, including requirements development and ICD definition.
• Ability to read, interpret, and author system-level and lower-level electrical requirements and interface documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the system electrical architecture, including power distribution, communication buses, and key interfaces.
• Define and document electrical interfaces between subsystems, ensuring compatibility with system-level requirements.
• Participate in trade studies related to electrical architecture, components, and interface strategies.
• Analyze and define communication flows across electrical and data buses" including bandwidth, latency, and timing margins.
• Coordinate with subsystem owners to ensure timing and data exchange align with system performance and mission needs.

Skills

Electrical systems engineering

Requirements development

Architecture/ICD definition

System requirements interpretation

Communication with subsystems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

Tools

IBM DOORS

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 2 with a focus on Electrical Systems to be stationed on site in Chandler, AZ. The role bridges Systems Engineering and Electrical Design, requiring strong knowledge of system requirements and electrical interfaces to define architecture and timing.

The position emphasizes translating system requirements into electrical requirements and ICDs, with collaboration across engineering teams and risk management.