Electrical Engineering Systems Architect - 6

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

20d • $157,800 - $236,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Electrical Engineering Systems Architect to join its Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) team in Chandler, Arizona. GPI is a new development program involving complex electrical subsystems and components for an interceptor. The role works in multidisciplinary integrated product teams and contributes to developing a new capability for the warfighter.

The Chandler group performs cradle-to-grave engineering on numerous launch vehicles and related programs. Work may span design, operations planning, ground support development, analysis, testing, integration, and launch operations. Team members may develop deep expertise in a particular engineering area or work across a broader range of activities.

The architect applies electrical engineering standards and broad technical knowledge to requirements, system architecture, design, analysis, integration, and test. The position supports interceptor system-level and subsystem design and integration into a vertical launch system; develops and reviews electrical architectures and interfaces; coordinates test programs and supplier work; troubleshoots complex issues; and provides technical leadership, peer review, and mentoring. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in engineering and 14 years of experience, or a master's degree and 12 years of experience, or a Ph.D. and 10 years of experience.
• Electrical engineering is preferred.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret security clearance or higher.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary Integrated Product Team structure.
• Previous experience with Department of Defense missile defense programs.
• Extensive experience with missile systems, associated standards, and existing launch systems.
• Prior experience designing, testing, integrating, or deploying electrical components or subsystems.
• Experience releasing engineering documentation, including technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Experience resolving nonconformances and/or conducting root-cause failure analysis of electronic systems.
• Problem-solving experience involving technical issues as well as schedule, cost, resource, and other project challenges.
• Experience mentoring and cross-training team members across technologies and electrical system architectures.
• Knowledge of basic test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and electronic loads.
• Experience using analytical software such as MATLAB or Python to analyze and reduce data and identify characteristics and trends.

Responsibilities

• Write requirements and assist with system architecture, analysis, design, and testing of complex designs.
• Review internal, external, industry, customer, and range requirements to support interceptor system-level and subsystem design and integration into a vertical launch system.
• Perform detailed analyses to support and verify designs, and brief management and customers.
• Lead the development, coordination, and execution of test programs to evaluate designs.
• Oversee supplier design, analysis, manufacture, and testing of components.
• Lead troubleshooting and comprehensive failure investigations.
• Mentor engineers, conduct senior peer reviews, and provide technical support to the EE lead.
• Collaborate with other integrated product teams, engineering disciplines, and operations and manufacturing groups.
• Prepare and present electrical engineering materials for requirements and design reviews.
• Test components to characterize off-nominal behavior.
• Design and analyze digital communication interfaces, including RS-422 and Gigabit Ethernet, with attention to bandwidth and latency.
• Develop and integrate FPGA and system-on-chip solutions within complex embedded systems.
• Oversee guidance-section electronics and infrared seeker hardware/software integration and performance assessments.
• Apply working knowledge of Vertical Launch System and Aegis Weapon System interfaces and constraints.
• Define and document interface requirements and conduct schematic and layout reviews.
• Develop electrical architectures, including power distribution, grounding schemes, and protection strategies.
• Collaborate on flight computer and controller design, integration, and verification.
• Contribute to image-processing system design and implementation for sensor and seeker applications.
• Perform root-cause analysis and troubleshoot complex electrical and system-level issues.
• Derive and decompose requirements from documentation and design meetings; evaluate uncertainty and design risks.
• Participate in trade studies for internal projects and procured equipment.
• Support team decisions and goals, provide quality customer service, share information needed to meet customer needs, and escalate issues when required.
• Prioritize safety throughout the role.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential overtime and shift differential, depending on the position
• Discretionary bonus eligibility; annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and share company results
• Long-term incentives may be available to employees in Vice President or Director positions

What This Job Offers

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