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.

Job Description

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Job Summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is searching for a Principal Electrical Engineer to be part of our Integration (Build) and Test team in Launch Vehicles at our Chandler, AZ facility.

Job Responsibilities

The candidate will serve as an Integration and Test Principal Electrical Engineer for the T4 Program, requiring the candidate to function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment. Daily responsibilities may require direct contact with sensitive launch vehicle flight hardware and ground support equipment. The candidate may be expected to help develop, plan and/or perform integration and testing activities associated with the assembly of flight hardware, testing of assembled systems and components, or execution/support of live fire tests (static and/or flight) at various facilities or launch ranges. Specific duties may include:

• Establish tools to be used for program execution
• Hands-on integration and testing at a systems level
• Developing/maintaining procedures
• Incorporating hardware design changes
• Developing/planning/coordinating integration activities
• Complying with strict aerospace standards
• Supporting live fire static testing and flight test events

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum Education / Experience: 5 Years with Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; 3 Years with Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Northrop Grumman Electrical Test Specialist Level 1, TM-27532-1 Certification
• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain a U.S. Passport for travel
• Candidate must be able to obtain a DoD Secret level security clearance, which generally requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to large customer community
• Hands-on electrical aptitude
• Ability to solve problems, support troubleshooting efforts, drive tasks to completion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task
• Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams
• Ability to travel: Travel expectation 25%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification
• Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or Systems Engineering background
• Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines
• Experience with external customer interfacing including meetings, presentations & negotiations
• Experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems
• Knowledge and experience with CAD software
• Experience working with design, integration, or testing of launch vehicles
• Hands-on electrical aptitude and diagnostic experience
• Northrop Grumman Electrical Test Specialist Level 2, TM-27532-2 Certification

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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Salary Range: $90,400 USD - $135,600 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.