Electrical Design Engineer Level 2 / 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer Level 2/3 for the development and ongoing support of new and existing electrical designs used in surface ship and submarine launch control systems for the US Navy, located in Sunnyvale, CA. The role involves researching, developing, designing, and testing electrical components, equipment, and systems for various purposes. The Launcher Electronics Group is part of the Hardware Engineering community and collaborates with Mechanical Design, Thermal and Structural Analysis, and Materials Analysis. Engineers in this group find professional fulfillment in leading teams, performing cutting-edge research, and being at the forefront of the design process through partnership with program office business leadership. The position requires knowledge and experience with design and test of analog and digital circuitry, cable design, data acquisition systems, and electronic control systems including motors, mechanical actuators, and sensors. A strong knowledge of electronic test equipment, test methods, and troubleshooting is also necessary. The ability to work autonomously and be a self-starter are requirements for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- For Level 2: 2 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree with 0 years of experience.
- For Level 3: 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree with 3 years of experience.
- Experience with design of analog and digital circuits.
- Experience with data acquisition systems.
- Experience in cable design and manufacturing.
- Experience with standard electrical lab equipment – Oscilloscope, DMM, IR tester (or similar).
- Demonstrated troubleshooting experience with electromechanical control systems and circuits.
- Experience designing and troubleshooting custom test setups.
- US Citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- 2 years of work experiences with DOD related products.
- PCB/CCB design ability and experience.
- Experience with Electromagnetic Interference testing and design for mitigation.
- MATLAB/Simulink proficiency.
- Labview and labwindows experience.
- C/C++/C# proficiency.
- Understanding of FPGA concepts and programming.
- Current DOD secret security clearance.
- Grounding and EMI Design.
- Familiar with NFPA 70E.
Responsibilities
- Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, and systems.
- Design and test analog and digital circuitry.
- Design and test cable assemblies.
- Design and test data acquisition systems.
- Design and test electronic control systems including motors, mechanical actuators, and sensors.
- Utilize standard electrical lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, and IR testers.
- Troubleshoot electromechanical control systems and circuits.
- Design and troubleshoot custom test setups.
- Work autonomously and be a self-starter.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Overtime may be available.
- Shift differential may be available.
- Discretionary bonus may be available.
- Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and share in company results.
- Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
