Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeAt 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is searching for a Staff Electrical Engineer (Level 5) to be part of our Integration and Test team in Launch Systems, at our Chandler, AZ facility. This position will be 100% on-site in Chandler.

Job Responsibilities

The candidate will serve as an Integration and Test Staff Electrical Engineer for one of our key programs, requiring the candidate to function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment. Daily responsibilities may require direct contact with Launch Systems flight hardware and electrical ground support equipment.

Specific duties may include:

• 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.

• Coordinating and scheduling day-to-day integration and test activities across engineering disciplines by communicating with lead engineers; leading and participating in daily status meetings.

• Leading, training, tasking cross-functional engineers and team members.

• Transferring knowledge to less experienced I&T engineers.

• Asserting producibility and testability concepts into early design phases.

• Overseeing all I&T bay and cleanroom activities to ensure compliance with safety standards, Launch Systems procedures, processes, and command media.

• Ensuring special test equipment is maintained, calibrated, and ready for use.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum Education / Experience: 12 Years with Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or qualifying discipline; 10 Years with Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or qualifying discipline.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

• Experience with cleanroom operations – e.g. ISO-6, ISO-7.

• Hands-on electrical testing and diagnostic experience.

• Understanding of Space Environment test requirements – thermal vacuum, cycle testing, vibe and shock testing, etc.

• Experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, high voltage systems, and laser systems.

• Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines.

• Experience with documenting & dispositioning hardware discrepancies, and pursuing root cause & corrective actions.

• Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts.

• Experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform.

• Experience leading/training junior engineers and/or team members.

• Ability to travel: Travel expectation 10-20%.

Your Distinct Strengths:

• Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts.

• Ability to independently resolve problems and drive all tasks to completion.

• Ability to work at a fast pace, while multi-tasking, and still communicate effectively.

• Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government security clearance of Secret or above.

• Former/current EE lead on other LV programs, or other similar programs.

• Extensive understanding of Space Environment test requirements – thermal vacuum, cycle testing, vibe and shock testing, etc.

• Extensive experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems.

• Extensive experience with aerospace standards/guidelines.

• Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification.

• Experience with external customer interfacing including meetings, presentations & negotiations.

• Extensive experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform.

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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https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00The 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.