Sr Principal Electrical Engineer - Power Subsystems - Gilbert

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 118,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company as a Principal Electrical Engineer in Gilbert, AZ, where you'll lead the design and management of spacecraft power subsystems. This role offers the chance to work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally, requiring a strong background in electrical engineering and excellent communication skills. Collaborate with diverse teams to innovate and solve complex challenges in the aerospace sector. If you are a self-starter with a passion for technology and a desire to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Diverse Workforce

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 9 years experience with a Bachelor's or 7 years with a Master's in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong background in electrical engineering and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical, cost, and schedule performance of spacecraft electrical systems.
• Analyze spacecraft power avionics and perform voltage drop analysis.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Expertise

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spacecraft Power Systems

System Engineering Principles

Job description

Requisition ID: R10184541

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Gilbert, Arizona, United States of America

• Clearance Type: SCI

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Gilbert, AZ.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for technical, cost and schedule performance of the space vehicle electrical power subsystem.

• Applies electrical engineering principles to adapt or improve upon heritage features from previous successful designs.

• Prepares and presents analysis material for design reviews & major customer meetings.

• Analyze and architect spacecraft power avionics, batteries, and solar arrays by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.

• Provide subcontractor technical and project management oversight to ensure delivery needs of the spacecraft.

• Perform technical trades.

• Supports development and testing in Integration & Test.

• Supports mission operations for post launch activities.

• Perform voltage drop analysis, energy balance analysis, fuse sizing & transient analysis, equipment degradation analysis.

• Subsystem requirements generation, decomposition, and overall management.

• Analyze on-ground failures and in-orbit anomalies. Earned value reporting for cost account.

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelors Degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering with at least 9 years of relevant work experience or Master’s degree with 7 years of experience.

• Solid background and understanding of electrical engineering.

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Broad technical expertise and working knowledge of other related disciplines.

• Self-starter in order to drive and see items through to closure within desired need dates.

• Active TS/SCI clearance at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic working knowledge of spacecraft power subsystems.

• Basic understanding of system engineering principles.

• Familiarity with spaceflight electronics development.

Salary Range: $118,600 - $178,000

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.