Principal Electrical Engineer 3 – Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

1d • $98,400 - $147,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join its electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) group at the Chandler, Arizona facility. The EGSE team designs, tests, and sustains EGSE and test support equipment hardware used to integrate and launch vehicles, and contributes across program lifecycles.

Based on defined objectives, the engineer works with a systems electrical engineering team to analyze, design, and test complex system-level designs, with a focus on launch-vehicle EGSE and test support equipment. The role applies electrical engineering standards and principles, derives and evaluates requirements and design risks, contributes to reviews and trade studies, supports quality customer service and safe work practices, and performs day-to-day work without oversight from senior engineers. The position also provides formal peer reviews of straightforward designs or analyses for less experienced engineers.

The role is based in Chandler, Arizona. Relocation assistance may be available, and travel is approximately 10%. A clearance is not required to start, but the candidate must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance at the time of application. U.S. citizenship is required. The stated primary-level salary range is $98,400–$147,600; offers depend on factors including scope, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in engineering, or 3 years with a master's degree in engineering.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance at the time of application.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles.
• Design, test, or integration experience with EGSE or similar equipment.
• Experience with processes applicable to operating EGSE in secure environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing, testing, integrating, or deploying EGSE or test support equipment (TSE).
• Experience designing, testing, programming, integrating, or deploying automated test equipment (ATE).
• Experience testing avionics, electronic components, or electrical systems using purpose-designed test equipment.
• Experience with nonconformance resolution or root-cause failure analysis of electronic systems.
• Experience releasing engineering documentation, including technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Experience leading teams or personnel in executing test procedures or designing electronic equipment.
• Experience managing or tracking projects through a product lifecycle.
• Experience supporting manufacturing engineering during production of test equipment products.
• Experience with telemetry systems, including decoms and Chapter 10 recorders.
• Experience developing or supporting Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) systems or other integration labs.
• Ability to solve technical issues as well as schedule, cost, resource, and other project challenges.
• Experience mentoring and cross-training team members across varied technologies and equipment architectures.
• Knowledge of basic test equipment, such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, and electronic loads.
• Broad or high-level circuit design and analysis experience.
• LabVIEW/TestStand programming experience and familiarity with NI hardware and software products.
• Contributions to process improvement initiatives.
• CompTIA Security+ or similar certification.
• Experience using and troubleshooting networks, Windows systems, and RHEL or other Linux distributions.
• Experience with classified test systems or systems subject to cybersecurity policies.

Responsibilities

• Work with a systems electrical engineering team to analyze, design, and test complex system-level designs focused on launch-vehicle EGSE and test support equipment.
• Apply company electrical engineering technical standards and electrical engineering principles, including adapting or improving heritage design features.
• Prepare and present electrical engineering materials for requirements and design reviews.
• Study design concepts and criteria for complex problems with minimal guidance.
• Derive requirements from multiple documentation sources and design meetings.
• Evaluate uncertainty and risks associated with requirements and designs, with supervision.
• Participate in trade studies for internal projects and procured equipment.
• Support team decisions and goals, provide quality internal and external customer service, and obtain information needed to meet customer needs.
• Escalate issues when required and prioritize safety throughout the role.
• Provide formal peer reviews of simple engineering designs or analyses for less experienced engineers.
• Complete day-to-day activities without oversight from senior engineers.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

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