Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer 4 – Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

1d • $122,800 - $184,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to join its electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) group in Chandler, Arizona. The EGSE team designs, tests, and sustains EGSE and test support equipment hardware used in the integration and launch of launch vehicles, with team members contributing across the program lifecycle.

The role works with a system electrical engineering team to analyze, design, and test complex system-level designs, focusing on EGSE and test support equipment for launch vehicles. The engineer develops and presents materials for requirements and design reviews, derives and evaluates requirements and design risks, participates in trade studies, and provides peer reviews and guidance to less experienced engineers. The work requires broad electrical engineering expertise, collaboration across disciplines, customer service, and a strong commitment to safety. Day-to-day activities are completed without oversight from senior engineers.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and eight years of experience, or a master's degree in engineering and five years of experience. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. The listed primary salary range is $122,800 to $184,200. Relocation assistance may be available, and travel is approximately 10%.

Requirements

• Eight years of experience with a bachelor's degree in engineering, or five 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 with purpose-designed test equipment.
• Experience resolving nonconformances or performing 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) or other integration labs.
• Ability to solve technical issues and project challenges involving schedule, cost, resources, or other constraints.
• Experience mentoring and cross-training team members across 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 and experience 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 system electrical engineering team to analyze, design, and test complex system-level designs, focusing on EGSE and test support equipment for launch vehicles.
• Apply company electrical engineering standards and broad technical knowledge across related disciplines.
• Prepare and present electrical engineering materials for requirements and design reviews.
• Study design concepts and criteria for complex problems with minimal guidance.
• Adapt or improve heritage design features using electrical engineering principles.
• Derive requirements from multiple sources of documentation and design meetings.
• Evaluate uncertainty and risks associated with requirements and designs, with supervision.
• Participate in trade studies for internal projects and procured equipment.
• Contribute constructively to team decisions and goals, provide customer service, and seek and share information needed to meet customer needs.
• Escalate issues when required and prioritize safety in all aspects of the role.
• Conduct 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 for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
• Potential eligibility for long-term incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

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