Solar Array Electrical Engineer - Level 3/4
About The Position
Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Solar Array Electrical Engineer to join the Vehicle Engineering Directorate within Western Region Engineering. This position supports the test, design, and procurement of solar array sub-assemblies from multiple suppliers. It is an onsite role in Redondo Beach, California, with travel approximately 10% of the time. The position may be filled at Level 3 or Level 4 and requires SCI access. The role is contingent upon program award and funding, as well as obtaining and maintaining required clearances and program access. The engineer will produce photovoltaic array electrical design engineering drawings and specifications; plan and execute design, analysis, test, and qualification activities, which may include mechanical solar array structures; and contribute as an Integrated Process Team member to solar array mechanical/electrical design and production. The role also involves supplier coordination, readiness reviews, test-data review, shipment readiness activities, cost estimation, and tracking work against estimates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in STEM and 3 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. in STEM and 1 year of relevant experience for Level 3.
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in STEM and 6 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. in STEM and 4 years of relevant experience for Level 4.
- Active SCI access at application, or an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access within a reasonable period before the start date.
- Experience with procurement of aerospace hardware, design, and/or development of components.
- Experience in mechanical/electrical troubleshooting of components and equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Working and programming knowledge of LabView.
- Demonstrated multidisciplinary skills and ability to work with manufacturing and other engineering disciplines.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Responsibilities
- Produce photovoltaic array electrical design-related engineering drawings and specifications.
- Plan and execute design, analysis, testing, and qualification, potentially including mechanical solar array structures.
- Provide status updates and problem-resolution plans, and contribute as an Integrated Process Team member to complete solar array mechanical/electrical design and production efforts.
- Support weekly subcontractor teleconferences and review in-process data.
- Attend Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs) and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).
- Review test data and support pre-shipment readiness review meetings.
- Develop cost estimates and track efforts against those estimates.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
