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Design Integration Electrical Engineer - Level 3/4

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In-Office
Redondo Beach, CA
114K-171K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Redondo Beach, CA
114K-171K Annually
Senior level
Perform spacecraft electrical integration: develop/analyze electrical system requirements, generate block diagrams, manage power and command/telemetry resources, design cable and harness routing, perform signal integrity and interface compatibility analysis, troubleshoot electrical components, support manufacturing and AIT, and mentor junior engineers.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Design Integration Electrical Engineer - Level 3/4 to join the Vehicle Engineering Directorate within Western Region Engineering. In this role, you will support spacecraft, and/or payload electrical integration tasks. This position is located onsite in Redondo Beach, CA.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Electrical systems requirements development & analysis  
  • System, subsystem, and unit-to-unit electrical block diagram generation 
  • Power and command & telemetry hardware resource management and allocation 
  • Electrical Connectivity development for spacecraft harness design 
  • Fusing, signal integrity, and electrical interface compatibility analysis 
  • Cable & Harness Design 
  • Provide feedback regarding impacts of possible cost and/ or schedule changes 
  • Work and execute independently with some technical oversight 
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on best practices 
  • Provide support to Manufacturing and Spacecraft Assembly and Test 

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for Design Integration Electrical Engineer - Level 3:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in STEM with 1 year of relevant experience
  • Must have active SCI access at the time of application or an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company, prior to the start date
  • Experience with aerospace hardware design and integration
  • Experience in electrical troubleshooting of components and equipment
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project

Basic Qualifications for Design Integration Electrical Engineer - Level 4:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in STEM with 4 years of relevant experience
  • Must have active SCI access at the time of application or an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company, prior to the start date
  • Experience with aerospace hardware design and integration
  • Experience in electrical troubleshooting of components and equipment
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Spacecraft and/or payload electrical design integration, cable & harness design, and/or command & telemetry database development background with experience through the entire system lifecycle from concept, design, production, integration, test, launch, to operation support
  • Demonstrated multidisciplinary skillset with the ability to work with manufacturing and other engineering disciplines
  • Understanding of electrical interface standards such as MIL-STD-1553, LVDS, RS-422, etc. 
  • Previous experience with software tools such as PSPICE, MATLAB, Mentor Graphics, Routed Systems Design (RSD), HarneSys, CATIA V5, NX, Siemens Capital, Microsoft Access, Visio 

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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