Staff Electrical Power Systems Design Engineer
About The Position
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Staff Electrical Power Systems Design Engineer (Level 5) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL. In this role, you will lead the design and development of electrical power systems for aerospace vehicles, including wiring designs, power generation, distribution, and circuitry compliant with aerospace standards. The selected candidate will be one who excels in a dynamic work environment with high expectations and diverse assignments. Success requires strong collaboration across teams and a proactive, self-driven approach with minimal direction.
Requirements
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 12 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience.
- Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
- Experience in electrical design of air vehicle systems.
- Experience in supplier relationship management, including briefing, coordinating, and/or following up with suppliers.
- Experience with with NX and Capital software tools, or similar.
Nice To Haves
- Active US Government Top Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- Experience with military aircraft subsystem development, with requirements definition, specification development, component analysis, procurement, source selection, integration and test and verification for advance aircraft.
- Experience interpreting component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures.
Responsibilities
- Develop electrical wiring designs of functional systems including selection of aircraft-type conductors and electromechanical components such as connectors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, and terminal junction systems in accordance with SAE AS 50881 and commercial practices.
- Support design requirements for electrical power generation, conversion, distribution systems, and circuit protection for aerospace vehicles, including Electrical Loads Analysis, test procedures, power architecture, reports, and other related deliverables.
- Manage all aspects of system and component design and development including trade studies, layouts, architecture definition, system testing and verification, and troubleshooting.
- Participate in subcontractor management and act as technical liaison with suppliers for hardware development, qualification, and procurement.
- Plan and support execution of system-level testing, verification, data processing, and troubleshooting.
- Conduct system-level evaluations to verify requirements and ensure compliance with airworthiness criteria.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
