Electrical Engineer - Level 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring an Electrical Engineer – Level 2 for its SYNOPTICS team in Charlotte, North Carolina. The position is 100% onsite and does not accommodate telecommuting. SYNOPTICS grows, fabricates, and coats crystalline materials used in solid-state laser systems for applications ranging from medical lasers to military laser systems. Its Charlotte facility has operated in the laser industry for over 60 years and provides optical fabrication capabilities for oxide and fluoride crystals and other optical products. The Electrical Engineer will support facilities engineering and manufacturing operations, focusing on power distribution, control logic, and equipment wiring for crystal growth stations and other electrically driven equipment. The role involves hands-on troubleshooting, interpreting and developing electrical schematics, preventive maintenance and reliability support, and coordination with internal teams, contractors, and EHS to help ensure reliable infrastructure and compliance with applicable codes and regulations. The engineer may also participate in mechanical or infrastructure-related facilities projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 2 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and 0 years of professional experience.
- Engineering experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or facilities environment.
- Knowledge of power distribution systems, protective devices, and grounding.
- Experience with control logic and wiring, including motor controls, relays, interlocks, and sensors.
- Familiarity with AC/DC power supplies and troubleshooting common issues.
- Hands-on experience working with electrically driven equipment such as motors, pumps, or fans.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with industrial controls, including PLC hardware and programs.
- Experience with building automation, control panels, and field sensors.
- Experience with single- and three-phase distribution systems, switchgear, and equipment up to 480 VAC.
- Familiarity with computer-aided drawing software for electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
Responsibilities
- Provide electrical engineering support for facilities and manufacturing operations, focusing on power distribution, control logic, and equipment wiring.
- Troubleshoot and support growth station power supplies and associated control circuitry.
- Work with variable frequency drives (VFDs), including setup, parameter adjustments, and basic diagnostics.
- Interpret and develop electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for projects and troubleshooting.
- Participate in facilities projects, including mechanical or infrastructure-related projects.
- Support preventive maintenance and reliability efforts for electrical systems and equipment.
- Collaborate with internal teams and contractors, and partner with EHS to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
