Sr Principal Integration and Test Electrical Engineer (Level 4)

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer (Level 4) to join the Integration and Test team for Launch Systems at its Chandler, AZ facility. This is a 100% on-site role focused on leading and performing hands-on, systems-level electrical integration and testing, along with procedure development, discrepancy disposition, and readiness of test equipment and environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and perform hands-on electrical testing at the systems level.
• Develop and maintain procedures for the assembly and testing of launch vehicle systems.
• Incorporate hardware and/or software design changes into integration and test activities.
• Document and disposition hardware discrepancies, and pursue root cause with corresponding corrective actions.
• Coordinate and schedule day-to-day integration and test work across engineering disciplines by communicating with lead engineers; lead and participate in daily status meetings.
• Lead, train, and task cross-functional engineers and team members.
• Transfer knowledge to less experienced Integration and Test engineers.
• Apply producibility and testability concepts during early design phases.
• Oversee I&T bay and cleanroom activities to ensure compliance with safety standards, Launch Systems procedures and processes, and command media.
• Ensure special test equipment is maintained, calibrated, and available for use.

Requirements

• Minimum Education / Experience: 8 years with Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline); or 6 years with Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Experience with cleanroom operations (e.g., ISO-6, ISO-7).
• Hands-on experience in electrical testing and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of space environment test requirements such as thermal vacuum, cycle testing, vibe and shock testing, and related practices.
• Experience working around operational hazards including propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, high voltage systems, and laser systems.
• Experience with aerospace standards and guidelines.
• Experience documenting and dispositioning hardware discrepancies, and pursuing root cause and corrective actions.
• Experience with MES or another digital work instruction platform.
• Experience leading and training junior engineers and/or team members.
• Ability to travel: 10-20%.

Technologies

• MES

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government security clearance of Secret or above.
• Experience as an EE lead on launch vehicle programs (or similar).
• Extensive understanding of space environment testing requirements including thermal vacuum, cycle testing, vibe, and shock testing.
• Extensive experience with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems.
• Extensive experience with aerospace standards and guidelines.
• Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification.
• Experience with external customer interfacing including meetings, presentations, and negotiations.
• Extensive experience with MES or another digital work instruction platform.

Clearance & Travel

• Clearance required for start: No
• Clearance type: Secret
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
• Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Depending on position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
• Annual bonuses to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results

Work Schedule

9/80 schedule: 9 hours per day Monday through Thursday, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off.

Role Focus Areas (Distinct Strengths)

• Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts.
• Ability to independently resolve problems and drive tasks to completion.
• Ability to work at a fast pace, multitask, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a team environment and lead small projects or teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.