Staff Electrical Engineer (Power Supply Design)

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 265,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer for its team in Woodland Hills, CA. The role involves design of analog circuits and power supply systems, offering a competitive salary range of $177,000 - $265,600. Candidates must have significant experience in electrical engineering with a focus on power electronics.

Applicants should possess a relevant degree and an active Secret Security Clearance. Northrop Grumman values innovation and offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience required with a Bachelor's degree.
• Proven capability to design, build, and test power electronics.
• 5+ years of design/analysis/test experience in electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for detailed design of Analog circuits and sub-systems.
• Conduct detailed circuit modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Perform circuit and sub-system test and troubleshooting.

Skills

Design in electrical engineering

Power electronics

Circuit modeling and simulation

Schematic capture

Testing and troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence CAE

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission‑enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We are looking for you to join our team as a Staff Electrical Engineer, Power Supply Design based out of Woodland Hills, CA.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Responsible for detailed design of Analog circuits and sub‑systems, including analog power supply design
• Design tasks include system level requirements analysis, sub‑system level requirements development, conceptual design, preliminary design, and detailed design through design verification and transition to production.
• Analysis tasks include detailed circuit modeling, simulation and analysis, signal integrity analysis, electrical stress analysis, and worst‑case circuit analysis.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with 12 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 10 years of relevant experience, or a PhD in Electrical Engineering with 8 years of relevant experience
• 5+ years of design/analysis/test experience in electrical engineering specializing in power electronics, switch‑mode topologies, magnetic design, and feedback controls
• Proven capability to design, build, and test power electronics designs
• Electrical circuit design experience
• Experience with discrete component power supply design
• Circuit modeling and simulation experience
• Schematic capture experience
• Circuit and sub‑system test and troubleshooting experience
• US Citizenship
• Active US Government Secret Security Clearance
• Ability to work onsite in Woodland Hills, CA as required by this position

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of design/analysis/test experience in electrical engineering specializing in power electronics, switch‑mode topologies, magnetic design, and feedback controls
• Radiation hardening of electronic designs
• Design/test for EMI compatibility
• Cadence CAE
• Circuit board design
• Signal integrity analysis
• Worst case circuit analysis
• Electrical stress analysis
• Design verification and test
• Ability to lead and drive troubleshooting to closure, including providing technical solutions to programs
• Collaboration skills across disciplines, including systems engineering, mechanical engineering, thermal/structural analysis, reliability, manufacturing/test, program management

Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.