Electrical Engineer or Principal Electrical Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Plymouth, MN

2d•$87,600 - $163,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in Plymouth, Minnesota, supporting defense customer programs. The requisition may be filled at the Electrical Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Electrical Engineer (Level 3) level, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications. The engineer applies a broad electrical engineering skillset to the design and development of military systems, spanning concept development, detailed design, analysis, and verification of electronics for demanding defense environments. The work includes research and development of power conditioning electronics, analog and digital circuits, FPGA/ASIC designs, and other electrical systems. The engineer uses CAD and simulation tools to predict circuit performance and optimize designs, develops schematics and specifications, selects components, and oversees printed wiring board design. The role involves collaboration on product development teams, consideration of system-level dependencies and constraints, and application of Design for Six Sigma practices, including design for assembly and design for manufacturing where applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or another STEM discipline.
For Level 2: 2 or more years of experience designing, building, and validating electrical circuits, or a Master’s degree in lieu of the 2 years of experience.
For Level 3: 5 or more years of experience designing, building, and validating electrical circuits; alternatively, a Master’s degree with 3 or more years of experience, or a PhD with 1 or more year of experience.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance after hire.
Solid understanding of electronic product development processes.
Experience creating and modeling electrical schematics and evaluating design robustness through simulation and lab testing using electronic design schematic capture and simulation tools.
Ability to evaluate and select components that meet applicable requirements.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with short turnaround times.
Ability to travel occasionally to meet with government and industry customers and interface with suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Mentor Graphics/Siemens EDA design and simulation tools.
Experience developing embedded systems that use high-performance FPGAs.
Printed wiring board layout and design experience, including knowledge of PWB manufacturing processes in accordance with IPC Class III requirements.
Experience working with PWB and circuit card assembly suppliers.
Experience with design for manufacturability and design for assembly.
Experience developing high-reliability electronics for military environments, including extreme temperatures, high-G shock loads, vibration, and extended storage durations.

Responsibilities

Lead and/or contribute to electrical design efforts for projects of significant complexity.
Research, design, and develop power conditioning electronics, analog and digital circuits, FPGA/ASIC designs, and other electrical engineering solutions.
Apply research results to plan, design, develop, simulate, and test electrical circuits for military applications.
Generate electrical design schematics, preferably using CAD tools such as Mentor Graphics.
Develop specifications and select components for electrical circuits in military systems.
Use electrical CAD and simulation tools to predict circuit performance and optimize designs.
Oversee board layout and create printed wiring board designs, providing key inputs to support first-pass success.
Organize, prioritize, and execute assignments using strong analytical skills.
Collaborate with product development teams to understand system-level interdependencies that affect circuit requirements and constraints.
Learn and adopt new design techniques, tools, and technologies.
Apply Design for Six Sigma disciplines, including design for assembly and design for manufacturing, where applicable.
Travel occasionally to meet with government and industry customers and interface with suppliers.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
Savings plan.
Company-paid holidays.
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and enable 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.