RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
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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.
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Gilbert, AZ.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for technical, cost and schedule performance of the space vehicle electrical power subsystem
- Applies electrical engineering principles to adapt or improve upon heritage features from previous successful designs
- Prepares and presents analysis material for design reviews & major customer meetings
- Analyze and architect spacecraft power avionics, batteries, and solar arrays by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles
- Provide subcontractor technical and project management oversight to ensure delivery needs of the spacecraft
- Perform technical trades
- Supports development and testing in Integration & Test
- Supports mission operations for post launch activities
- Perform voltage drop analysis, energy balance analysis, fuse sizing & transient analysis, equipment degradation analysis
- Subsystem requirements generation, decomposition, and overall management
- Analyze on-ground failures and in-orbit anomalies. Earned value reporting for cost account
Basic Qualifications:
- A Bachelors Degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering with at least 9 years of relevant work experience or Master’s degree with 7 years of experience.
- Solid background and understanding of electrical engineering
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Broad technical expertise and working knowledge of other related disciples
- Self starter in order to drive and see items through to closure within desired need dates
- Active TS/SCI clearance at time of application
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic working knowledge of spacecraft power subsystems
- Basic understanding of system engineering principles
- Familiarity with spaceflight electronics development
The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA’s Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2025 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants. Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.
Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical
Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)
For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.
Link: www.northropgrumman.com/benefits
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Salary Range: $118,600.00 – $178,000.00
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 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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
