Staff Integration and Test Electrical Engineer (Level 5)

0902 SP - Launch Vehicles; United States; On-site; USD 152,900 - 229,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer (Level 5) to join the Integration and Test team in Launch Systems at our Chandler, AZ facility. This 100% on-site role requires a U.S.

Government Secret clearance. You will lead electrical testing at the systems level, develop test procedures for launch vehicle assemblies, and integrate hardware/software changes into test plans while guiding junior engineers and coordinating cross-disciplinary I&T activities.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience with a BS in Electrical Engineering or 10 years with an MS.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Experience with cleanroom operations (ISO-6, ISO-7).
• Hands-on electrical testing and diagnostic experience.
• Understanding of Space Environment test requirements – thermal vacuum, cycle, vibration, shock.
• Experience with aerospace standards and guidelines.
• Experience documenting and dispositioning hardware discrepancies and root-cause actions.
• Ability to lead digital transformation efforts; experience with MES or digital work-instruction platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and perform hands-on electrical testing at the systems level.
• Develop and maintain procedures for assembly and test of launch vehicle systems.
• Incorporate hardware and/or software design changes into test plans.
• Document and disposition hardware discrepancies, pursue root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and schedule day-to-day integration and test activities across engineering disciplines.
• Lead, train, and task cross-functional engineers and team members, transferring knowledge.
• Assert producibility and testability concepts into early design phases.
• Oversee all I&T bay and cleanroom activities to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Ensure special test equipment is maintained, calibrated, and ready for use.

Skills

Electrical testing

Root-cause analysis

Team leadership

MES platforms

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MES

Digital work-instruction

Job description

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer (Level 5) to serve on the Integration and Test team in Launch Systems at our Chandler, AZ facility. This 100% on‑site role requires a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and perform hands‑on electrical testing at the systems level.
• Develop and maintain procedures for the assembly and test of launch vehicle systems.
• Incorporate hardware and/or software design changes into test plans.
• Document and disposition hardware discrepancies, pursue root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and schedule day‑to‑day integration and test activities across engineering disciplines, and lead and participate in daily status meetings.
• Lead, train, and task cross‑functional engineers and team members, and 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

• 12 years of experience with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; 10 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 (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 and guidelines.
• Experience in documenting and dispositioning hardware discrepancies and in pursuing root‑cause and corrective actions.
• Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts; experience with MES or other digital work‑instruction platforms.
• Experience leading and training junior engineers and/or team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government security clearance of Secret or above.
• Former or current EE lead on space launch vehicle programs or similar programs.
• Extensive experience with Space Environment test requirements and operational hazards as listed above.
• Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines and formal requirements decomposition or verification.
• Experience in external customer interfacing, including meetings, presentations, and negotiations.
• Experience with MES or other digital work instruction platforms.

Additional Information

• Travel expectation: 10–20%.
• Schedule: 9/80 (9 hours per day Mon–Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with alternate Friday off).
• Primary salary range: $152,900.00 – $229,300.00.
• Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (vacation and personal business).
• U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.

EEO Statement

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.