Electrical Engineer/Principal Electrical Engineer
Job Description
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Principal Electrical Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, UT (onsite), supporting the Sentinel Systems Engineering, Integration, & Test (SEIT) Business Unit on the Weapon System Integration (WSI) Electrical Design Integration (EDI) Team.
Responsibilities
- May perform research, evaluation, and systems integration in electrical or electro-mechanical systems, including cables, connectors, circuit card assemblies, power systems, computer systems, and test equipment
- Create, assess, interpret, and recommend changes to engineering drawings
- Apply research to planning, design, development, simulation, and testing of electrical systems for military applications
- Support analysis across the total weapon system lifecycle: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, and maintenance
- Convert product requirements into total systems solutions and translate customer requirements into electrical design specifications
- Lead system modeling and simulation efforts and related design tasking (technical whitepapers, presentations, stakeholder demos, etc.)
- Support consistent design and testing processes across the weapon system
- Actively learn new design techniques and technologies
- Organize and prioritize job assignments and tasks
- Assist in determining unit-under-test test requirements and translating them into a test and repair operational environment
- Use interpersonal skills to understand system-level interdependencies affecting electrical requirements and design constraints
Requirements
- US Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years)
- Ability to receive Special Access Program (SAP) certification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent STEM discipline) from an accredited university
- Minimum 1+ years working experience on ICBMs
- Minimum 1+ years working experience using CAD design tools (e.g., NX, Teamcenter, CATIA, Capital)
- Minimum 1+ years working experience using MBSE tools (e.g., DOORs, Cameo)
- Experience performing electrical troubleshooting, root-cause analysis (RCA), failure modes analysis (FMA), or similar
- Strong interdisciplinary problem-solving using technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques
- Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision and also within a team environment
Technologies
- NX
- Teamcenter
- CATIA
- Capital
- DOORs
- Cameo
- Mentor Graphics
- Zuken
Electrical Engineer (T02)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent STEM discipline) with 2 years of relevant experience, or 0 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree
- Minimum 1+ years working experience on ICBMs
- Minimum 1+ years working experience using CAD design tools (e.g., NX, Teamcenter, CATIA, Capital)
- Minimum 1+ years working experience with MBSE tools (e.g., DOORs, Cameo)
- Experience with electrical troubleshooting, RCA, FMA, or similar
- Interdisciplinary problem-solving using technical standards and methods
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Principal Electrical Engineer (T03)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent STEM discipline) with 5 years of relevant experience, 3 years with a Master’s degree, or 1 year with a PhD
- Minimum 2+ years working experience on ICBMs
- Minimum 2+ years working experience using CAD design tools (e.g., NX, Teamcenter, CATIA, Capital)
- Minimum 2+ years working experience with MBSE tools (e.g., DOORs, Cameo)
- Experience with electrical troubleshooting, RCA, FMA, or similar
- Interdisciplinary problem-solving using technical standards and methods
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Past/Active employment with MMIII or Sentinel Weapon Systems
- Experience contributing towards various phases of a program lifecycle
- Experience with schematic design tools (e.g., Mentor Graphics, Zuken)
- Experience with networking and system architecture
- Experience with electro-mechanical or instrumentation system development and design
- Cable/harness design experience, especially following military, Northrop Grumman, and/or aviation standards
- Experience with CCA evaluation and design
- Experience using electrical measurement and test equipment
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
Travel
- Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance
- Relocation assistance may be available
Clearance Required for Start
- Yes
Clearance Type
- Secret
Work Schedule
- 9/80 schedule (nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, every other Friday off)
Salary
- USD 87,600 - 163,200 per yearly
- Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00
- Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00
- Northrop Grumman determines base salary using factors including scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions
Incentives/Other Compensation
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
- Annual bonuses may reward individual contributions and share in company results
- Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives
Application Period
- Estimated at 20 days from the job posting date
- May be shortened or extended based on business needs and availability of qualified candidates