Electrical Engineer / Principal Electrical Engineer Lab Designer

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

7d•$91,800 - $171,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Design Engineer/Principal Electrical Design Engineer to primarily support the RQ-4 USAF programs as part of the Lab Design and Operations team within our Test and Evaluation Organization. This position will be onsite in Rancho Bernardo, CA. Candidate will Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. Roles and responsibilities will include: Review, track, and modify test station design documents as necessary. Generate and track Bill of Materials (BOMs), schedule, and execution of test station development. Coordinate with a multi-discipline team (supply chain, operations, QA, etc.) to ensure a quality product is built and remains on schedule and within budget. Develop and perform Acceptance Test Procedures for test stations. Designs will be accomplished utilizing ICD’s. (Interface Control Document). Candidate must be able to develop interface block diagram and wiring diagrams to be used to produce cable assembly BTP’s (Build to Package’s). Responsibilities to include the development, integration and documentation of Laboratory systems, electrical cable designs and electrical assemblies for aerospace programs. Develop and integrate wiring designs of a functional system utilizing AutoCAD Electrical or other Electrical design tool. Create preliminary block diagrams, wiring diagrams and detailed assemblies such as cable assemblies, Circuit Breaker assemblies, Relay assemblies etc. Designs will be accomplished utilizing ICD’s. (Interface Control Document). Candidate must be able to develop interface block diagram and wiring diagrams to be used to produce cable assembly BTP’s (Build to Package’s). We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. This role may be filled at a Electronic Engineer 2 or 3 based on the qualifications below.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of work related experience in electrical wiring design or 0 years with Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, or 0 years with a PhD. (For Electrical Engineer role)
Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of work related experience in electrical wiring design or 3 years with Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering (For Principal Electrical Engineer role)
Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical Design tool or other Electrical design tool.
Experience in Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and produce cable assembly BTP’s (Build to Package’s).
Experience with test equipment, such as, o-scope, spec-an, power supplies, etc.
Experience reading electrical schematics and design documentation.
Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

MS Electrical Engineering
Experience with test station design and development
Experience with creating and maintaining BOMs (Bill of Materials)
Experience developing and executing ATPs (Acceptance Test Procedures)
Experienced AutoCAD Electrical Designer
Manufacturing/liaison support experience is also desired to support build and installation of assemblies as well as testing of aircraft systems.
Familiar using SAE AS 50881 (Mil-5088), additional MIL specs and proven commercial practices.
Understanding of test engineering concepts
Knowledge of networks and Microsoft computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

Review, track, and modify test station design documents as necessary.
Generate and track Bill of Materials (BOMs), schedule, and execution of test station development.
Coordinate with a multi-discipline team (supply chain, operations, QA, etc.) to ensure a quality product is built and remains on schedule and within budget.
Develop and perform Acceptance Test Procedures for test stations.
Develop interface block diagram and wiring diagrams to be used to produce cable assembly BTP’s (Build to Package’s).
Develop, integrate and document Laboratory systems, electrical cable designs and electrical assemblies for aerospace programs.
Develop and integrate wiring designs of a functional system utilizing AutoCAD Electrical or other Electrical design tool.
Create preliminary block diagrams, wiring diagrams and detailed assemblies such as cable assemblies, Circuit Breaker assemblies, Relay assemblies etc.