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Electrical Integration & Test Engineer (Level 3 or 4)

Northrop Grumman logoNorthrop Grumman$98,400–$147,600/yrChandler, AZ, United StatesFull-timePosted 2w ago

This posting asks for U.S. citizenship. It also names a Secret clearance.

The posting offers relocation and a 9/80, 4/10 or other compressed week. More space jobs with relocationMore with a 9/80 schedule

About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

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.

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Job Summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is searching for a Sr. Principal or Principal Electrical Integration & Test Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to be part of our Integration and Test team in Launch Vehicles, at our Chandler, AZfacility. This position will be 100% on-site in Chandler.

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Job Responsibilities

The candidate will serve as an Integration and Test Electrical Engineer for one or more launch vehicle programs, requiring the candidate to function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment. Daily responsibilities may require direct contact with launch vehicle flight hardware and electrical ground support equipment. Specific duties may include:

  • Establish Space Systems system tools to be used for program execution
  • Leading/directing/performing hands-on electrical testing at a systems level
  • Developing/maintaining procedures for the assembly and test of launch vehicle systems
  • Incorporating hardware and/or software design changes
  • Documenting & dispositioning hardware discrepancies, pursuing root cause & corrective actions
  • Planning and scheduling day to day tasks
  • Constant and timely communication with other team members and leadership
  • Leading, training, tasking other engineers and team members
  • Transferring knowledge to less experienced I&T engineers
  • Guiding, mentoring and training other team members, face-to-face, on a daily basis

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Basic Qualifications** **for Level 3

  • Minimum Education / Experience: 5 Years with Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or qualifying discipline OR 3 Years with Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or qualifying discipline.
  • Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
  • Candidate must have prior launch campaign experience
  • Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts
  • Ability to lead out at solving problems and driving all tasks to completion
  • Ability to work at a fast pace, while multi-tasking, and still communicate effectively
  • Ability to work multiple programs at the same time, if/when needed
  • Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams
  • Ability to travel: Travel expectation is 10-20 % , sometimes internationally, which requires the possession of, or the ability to obtain, a U.S. Passport for travel
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines
  • Experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform
  • Experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems
  • Some experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members
  • Hands-on electrical testing and diagnostic experience

Basic Qualifications** **for Level 4

  • Minimum Education / Experience: 8 Years with Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or qualifying discipline OR 6 Years with Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or qualifying discipline.
  • Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
  • Candidate must have prior launch campaign experience
  • Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts
  • Ability to lead out at solving problems and driving all tasks to completion
  • Ability to work at a fast pace, while multi-tasking, and still communicate effectively
  • Ability to work multiple programs at the same time, if/when needed
  • Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams
  • Ability to travel: Travel expectation is 10-20 % , sometimes internationally, which requires the possession of, or the ability to obtain, a U.S. Passport for travel
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines
  • Experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform
  • Experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems
  • Some experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members
  • Hands-on electrical testing and diagnostic experience

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Preferred Qualifications for both levels

  • Former/current EE lead on other LV programs, or other similar programs
  • Experience with external customer interfacing including meetings, presentations & negotiations
  • Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification
  • Extensive experience with aerospace standards/guidelines
  • Extensive experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform
  • Extensive experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems
  • Significant experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members
  • Two or more launch campaign experiences, preferably on multiple programs

We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off)

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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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About Northrop Grumman

Satellites, space telescopes, cargo spacecraft and rocket boosters, inside a defense prime.

Chandler is Northrop Grumman's launch vehicle campus, 633,000 square feet, where most of its launch vehicles are designed, built and tested. (Source: Area Development)

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