Sr Principal Integration and Test Electrical Engineer (Level 4)

0902 SP - Launch Vehicles; United States; On-site; USD 122,800 - 184,200; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer (Level 4) for the Integration and Test team in Launch Systems at the Chandler, AZ facility. Position is 100% on-site with relocation assistance not available.

Responsibilities include leading hands-on electrical testing, developing test procedures, and guiding cross-functional engineers. Travel 10–20% is expected; security clearance required for government work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years with a BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• MS in Electrical Engineering provides additional qualification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Hands-on electrical testing and diagnostic experience.
• Experience with cleanroom operations (ISO-6/ISO-7).
• Familiarity with Space Environment test requirements (thermal vacuum, vibration, etc.).
• Knowledge of aerospace standards and guidelines.
• Experience leading/training junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on electrical testing at system level.
• Develop and maintain assembly/test procedures for launch vehicle systems.
• Document hardware discrepancies and pursue root-cause actions.
• Coordinate day-to-day integration/test activities across disciplines.
• Lead and train cross-functional engineers and team members.
• Ensure safety, calibration, and readiness of test equipment.
• Oversee I&T bay and cleanroom activities for compliance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Security clearance

Cleanroom operations

Hands-on testing

Space environment tests

Aerospace standards

MES / digital work instructions

Leadership / mentoring

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MES

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is searching for a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer (Level 4) to be part of our Integration and Test team in Launch Systems, at our Chandler, AZ facility. This position will be 100% on‑site in Chandler. Relocation assistance is not available.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead/direct, perform hands‑on electrical testing at a systems level.
• Develop/maintain procedures for the assembly and test of launch vehicle systems.
• Incorporate hardware and/or software design changes.
• Document and disposition hardware discrepancies, pursue root cause and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and schedule day‑to‑day integration and test activities across engineering disciplines; communicate with lead engineers, and lead and participate in daily status meetings.
• Lead, train, and task cross‑functional engineers and team members.
• Transfer knowledge to less experienced I&T engineers.
• Assert producibility and testability concepts into early design phases.
• Oversee all I&T bay and cleanroom activities to ensure compliance with safety standards, Launch Systems procedures, processes, and command media.
• Ensure special test equipment is maintained, calibrated, and ready for use.

Basic Qualifications

• 8 years with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; 6 years with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Experience with cleanroom operations – e.g., ISO‑6, ISO‑7.
• Hands‑on electrical testing and diagnostic experience.
• Understanding of Space Environment test requirements – thermal vacuum, cycle testing, vibration and shock testing, etc.
• Experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, high‑voltage systems, and laser systems.
• Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines.
• Experience with documenting and dispositioning hardware discrepancies, and pursuing root cause and corrective actions.
• Experience with MES or other digital work instruction platform.
• Experience leading/training junior engineers and/or team members.
• Ability to travel: travel expectation 10‑20%.

Distinct Strengths

• Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts.
• Ability to independently resolve problems and drive all tasks to completion.
• Ability to work at a fast pace, while multi‑tasking, and still communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a team environment and lead small projects or teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government security clearance of Secret or above.
• Former/current EE lead on other LV programs, or other similar programs.
• Extensive understanding of Space Environment test requirements – thermal vacuum, cycle testing, vibration and shock testing, etc.
• Extensive experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high‑voltage systems.
• Extensive experience with aerospace standards/guidelines.
• Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification.
• Experience with external customer interfacing including meetings, presentations and negotiations.
• Extensive experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform.

Work Schedule & Compensation

• Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 – $184,200.00.
• Salary may include overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
• Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and share in company results.
• Eligibility for Long‑Term Incentives for certain positions.
• Provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon‑Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with alternate Friday off).
• Application period estimated to be 20 days from posting date but may vary.

Legal & Equal Opportunity Information

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.