Electrical Engineer Level 4

Northrop Grumman • Sunnyvale, CA

11d • $142,200 - $213,400

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a practical, systems-focused, cross-disciplinary Level 4 Electrical Engineer to support magnetic bearing system development. The role emphasizes requirements development, circuit modeling, schematic design, hardware integration, controls, EMI mitigation, and test and debug. EMFEA experience is desirable but secondary. The position may involve travel 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. A clearance is not required to start, but the role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant experience; or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or equivalent scripting tools.
• Experience with requirements decomposition and electrical verification.
• Experience with circuit simulation and correlation to hardware.
• Experience with schematic development and power electronics.
• Knowledge of EMI mitigation and controls integration.
• Strong hardware test and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• HIL or real-time test experience.
• Familiarity with FPGA integration.
• Familiarity with thermal considerations for electrical hardware.
• Experience with Speedgoat or Simulink Real-Time.
• EMFEA experience with tools such as Ansys Maxwell or Altair Flux2D.

Responsibilities

• Translate system needs into electrical requirements, verification methods, and acceptance criteria.
• Develop and use circuit models in PSpice, LTSpice, or similar tools.
• Create and review schematics, select components, and account for failure modes and protections.
• Support integration of power electronics, controls, sensors, FPGA/I/O, and real-time test systems.
• Identify and mitigate EMI issues through grounding, shielding, filtering, layout, and cable practices.
• Evaluate thermal impacts related to magnetic and power electronic hardware.
• Support closed-loop control integration and understand effects on stability and bandwidth.
• Perform hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of hardware and software.
• Interface with suppliers and review technical outputs as needed.
• Support EM-related reviews when applicable.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior