Staff Electrical Engineer -18522

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

18d•$152,900 - $229,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer for a new program in Roy, Utah. The position is part of the Flight Systems Futures operating unit within Strategic Deterrent Systems, which develops and demonstrates next-generation hypersonic re-entry vehicles and advanced payloads. The team emphasizes rapid development and prototyping for specific customer missions. The engineer will join an electrical engineering team and author testable electrical subsystem requirements and verification plans; review vendor technical data for program compliance; maintain the program’s Model Based Systems Engineering model and traceability; collaborate across engineering disciplines; participate in design, trade, and verification reviews; and follow company configuration-control and documentation standards. The role requires an active DoD Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval. Travel is 25% of the time. The standard schedule is 9/80, with nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and every other Friday off. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 12 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 10 years of experience, or a Ph.D. and 8 years of experience.
U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance; ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
At least 3 years of experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and component datasheets, with familiarity creating verification matrices, test procedures, and traceability documentation for electrical hardware.
At least 1 year of experience with model-based engineering concepts and the ability to work with and maintain system models.
At least 1 year of experience with industry or military codes and standards, including mil-specs, IEEE, NEC, NESC, NFPA, IEC, and UFC.

Nice To Haves

Experience generating and maintaining requirements in an MBSE model using CAMEO Systems Modeler or an equivalent SysML tool.
Prior involvement with electrical subsystems for nuclear surety or nuclear safety programs.
Experience with configuration management tools such as Perforce or Git and with PLM systems.
INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or similar certification.
Basic knowledge of, or ability to learn, Northrop Grumman engineering processes, including CMMI, MILSTD498, DO178C, and DO254.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including producing concise status reports and presenting technical information to cross-functional teams.
Experience with high-power or high-frequency systems, including power electronics.
Knowledge of EMI/EMC design, shielding techniques, and thermal management for electronic systems.
Experience authoring and releasing engineering documentation, including technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures.

Responsibilities

Author clear, testable requirements and verification plans for electrical subsystems.
Review vendor technical data, including schematics, datasheets, and test reports, for compliance with program requirements.
Support and update the program MBSE model, maintaining traceability among requirements, interfaces, and verification items.
Collaborate with mechanical, software, and test engineers to capture cross-domain impacts and resolve conflicts.
Participate in design, trade, and verification reviews, and provide status updates to program leadership.
Follow Northrop Grumman configuration control and documentation standards.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k)
Educational assistance
Life insurance
Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions
Paid time off
Health and wellness resources
Employee discounts
Disability insurance
Company-paid holidays
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus