Electrical Engineer – Integrated Analog/Digital Design Level 3 /4
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring an Electrical Engineer for its Launcher Electronics Group in Sunnyvale, California. The role supports the development and ongoing support of electrical designs used in U.S. Navy surface ship and submarine launch control systems. The engineer researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, and systems for defense and other applications. The position is available at Level 3 or Level 4 depending on qualifications. The role focuses on analog and digital circuitry, cable design, data acquisition systems, and electronic control systems involving motors, mechanical actuators, and sensors. The engineer uses electrical test equipment and methods to troubleshoot designs and should be able to work autonomously. The broader organization includes multidisciplinary engineering teams and offers opportunities to contribute to design, research, and technical leadership. Travel is listed as 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. A clearance is not required to start, but the employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 5 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 3 years of related experience for Level 3.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 8 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 6 years of related experience for Level 4.
- Mastery of analog circuits, including op-amps, regulators, and RF, and digital circuits, including logic, microprocessors, and FPGAs, using tools such as pSpice, LTspice, and MATLAB.
- Expertise in hardware interfaces and encoding schemes, including UART, I2C, CANBUS, and high-speed Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T).
- Proficiency in EMI/EMC troubleshooting (MIL-STD/FCC), complex PCB layout involving signal and power integrity, and firmware development in C, C++, or Python.
- Experience with data acquisition systems, cable design and manufacturing, and troubleshooting electromechanical control systems and circuits.
- Experience with standard electrical lab equipment such as an oscilloscope, DMM, and IR tester or similar equipment.
- Ability to work autonomously and be a self-starter.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of work experience 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 experience.
- Familiarity with NFPA 70E.
Responsibilities
- Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, and systems.
- Develop and support electrical designs used in surface ship and submarine launch control systems.
- Design and test analog and digital circuitry, cables, data acquisition systems, and electronic control systems involving motors, mechanical actuators, and sensors.
- Troubleshoot electrical circuits and electromechanical control systems using standard lab equipment and test methods.
- Manage the product lifecycle, including vendor selection, quality control, and resolution of high-level technical field issues for customers.
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 a discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
