(Skillbridge) – Electrical Engineer 1

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

8d • $63,900 - $95,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a SkillBridge Associate Electrical Engineer to join its electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) group in Chandler, Arizona. The EGSE team designs, tests, and sustains EGSE and test support equipment used to integrate and launch vehicles, working across different roles throughout a program lifecycle. The intern will receive on-the-job training in an entry- to mid-level career role, following a schedule equivalent to 40 hours per week. The program is intended for transitioning service members and may provide a path to a full-time opportunity after the internship. SkillBridge participants continue to receive military compensation and benefits and are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman.

Working with a system electrical engineering team and based on defined objectives, the intern will contribute to analysis, design, and testing of complex system-level designs, with a focus on launch-vehicle EGSE and test support equipment. The role involves applying electrical engineering standards and principles, deriving and evaluating requirements and design risks, supporting trade studies and reviews, and completing daily work with minimal oversight from senior engineers. Safety is a priority throughout the role.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program offers transitioning service members job-skills training, professional development, leadership networking, and training in company leadership principles, company history, customer and stakeholder engagement, products and services, and core job responsibilities. Eligibility requires at least 180 days of active-duty service, being within 12 months of separation or retirement, an expected honorable discharge, completion of service TAPS/TGPS and an ethics brief within the last 12 months, and written authorization from the unit commander before the internship begins. Applicants must complete and attach the DoD SkillBridge Prescreen Form when applying.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or currently enrolled in and pursuing an undergraduate Engineering degree at an accredited college or university.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• SkillBridge eligibility: at least 180 days of active-duty service; within 12 months of separation or retirement; expected honorable discharge; completed service TAPS/TGPS; attended or participated in an ethics brief within the past 12 months; and written unit commander authorization before the internship begins.
• Attach the completed DoD SkillBridge Prescreen Form to the application.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of basic test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), and electronic loads.
• Broad or high-level circuit design and analysis experience.
• Experience designing, testing, integrating, or deploying EGSE or test support equipment.
• Experience designing, testing, programming, integrating, or deploying automated test equipment (ATE).
• Experience testing avionics, electronic components, or electrical systems using purpose-designed test equipment.
• Experience resolving nonconformances or performing root-cause failure analysis of electronic systems.
• Experience releasing engineering documentation, including technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Experience leading teams or personnel in executing test procedures or designing electronic equipment.
• Problem-solving experience involving technical issues and project schedule, cost, resource, or other challenges.
• Experience mentoring and cross-training team members on technologies and equipment architectures.
• LabVIEW programming and experience with National Instruments hardware and software products.
• Contributions to process-improvement initiatives.
• CompTIA Security+ or a similar certification.
• Experience using and troubleshooting networks, Windows systems, and RHEL or other Linux distributions.
• Experience with classified test systems or systems subject to cybersecurity policies.
• Experience managing or tracking projects through a product lifecycle.
• Experience supporting manufacturing engineering during test-equipment production.
• Experience with telemetry systems, including decoms and Chapter 10 recorders.
• Experience developing or supporting Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) systems or other integration labs.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, design, and testing of complex system-level electrical designs focused on launch-vehicle EGSE and test support equipment.
• Apply company electrical engineering technical standards and working knowledge of related disciplines.
• Prepare and present electrical engineering materials for Requirements and Design Reviews.
• Study basic design concepts and criteria for more complex problems with minimal guidance.
• Adapt or improve heritage design features using electrical engineering principles.
• Participate constructively in team decisions and work toward team goals.
• Provide quality service to internal and external customers and seek information needed to meet customer needs.
• Escalate issues when required.
• Derive requirements from documentation and design meetings.
• Evaluate uncertainty and risks associated with requirements and designs, with supervision.
• Participate in trade studies for internal projects and procured equipment.
• Prioritize safety in all aspects of the role.
• Conduct formal peer reviews of simple engineering designs or analyses for less experienced engineers.
• Complete day-to-day activities with minimal oversight from senior engineers.
• Complete SkillBridge internship eligibility and application steps, including submitting the required prescreen form.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on position

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level