Cable & Harness Electrical Engineer - Level 3/4
About The Position
Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Cable & Harness Electrical Engineer at Level 3 or Level 4 to join the Vehicle Engineering Directorate within Western Region Engineering. The position supports the design, testing, manufacturing, and procurement of DC and RF cable and harness assemblies and fixtures from multiple suppliers. It is onsite in Redondo Beach, California, and requires an active SCI access or an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access before starting. The position is contingent on program award and funding, and on obtaining and maintaining required clearances and program access. The engineer defines and documents electrical interconnects with system, subsystem, and unit engineers; incorporates project requirements into cable and harness designs; prepares design-audit data packages and supports reviews; and assists with routing and segmentation. The role also includes electrical analyses, preparation and release of specifications and drawings, development of module assembly drawings and test procedures, and support to manufacturing and spacecraft assembly and test. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- Level 3: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree in STEM and 3 years of relevant experience, or a PhD in STEM and 1 year of relevant experience.
- Level 4: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree in STEM and 6 years of relevant experience, or a PhD in STEM and 4 years of relevant experience.
- Active SCI access at application, or an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access within a reasonable period before the start date.
- Experience with procurement of aerospace hardware design and/or development of components.
- Experience troubleshooting components and equipment mechanically and electrically.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Nice To Haves
- Previous successful design and delivery experience with spacecraft and/or aircraft DC harnesses and RF cables.
- Demonstrated multidisciplinary skillset and ability to work with manufacturing and other engineering disciplines.
- Knowledge of military standards for connectors, wires, and contacts for space applications, such as MIL-C-38999, MIL-C-24308, MIL-DTL-83513, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-HDBK-83575, and DOD-W-83575.
- Proficiency with harness design software tools such as Mentor Graphics, Routed Systems Design (RSD), CATIA, NX, Siemens Capital, Microsoft Access, and Visio.
Responsibilities
- Define and document electrical interconnects in coordination with system, subsystem, and unit engineers.
- Incorporate project flow-down requirements into harness and cable designs.
- Prepare Preliminary Design Audit (PDA) and Critical Design Audit (CDA) data packages and support design reviews.
- Assist in establishing harness and cable routing and segmentation.
- Perform voltage-drop analysis and capacitance studies.
- Coordinate and document RF loss analysis.
- Prepare and release equipment specifications, manufacturing assembly drawings, and interconnect diagrams.
- Prepare fuse module, fusistor module, diode module, and resistor module assembly drawings and test procedures.
- Provide support to Manufacturing and Spacecraft Assembly and Test.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Long Term Incentives may be available to employees in Vice President or Director positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
