Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer (Electrical Power Sources & Systems)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10061941
Category: Engineering
Location: Redondo Beach, CA, USA
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: None
Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1

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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider of prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) has an opening for a Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Vehicle & Software Engineering Department. This position will support the test, design, and procurement of solar array sub-assemblies from multiple suppliers. This position will be based out of Redondo Beach, CA.

The responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

Produce photovoltaic array electrical design-related engineering drawings and specifications
Planning and execution of design, analysis, test, and qualification and may include mechanical solar array structures
Provide status, problem resolution plans, and input as an Integrated Process Team (IPT) member to a complete solar array mechanical/electrical design and production efforts
Support weekly subcontract telecoms, review in-process data, attend Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs) and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), review test data, and support pre-shipment readiness review meeting
Develop cost estimates and track efforts to these estimates

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Electrical Engineer level or Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer level based on the qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Electrical Engineer:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) from an accredited university with 5 years of engineering experience OR Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of engineering experience
Hands-on experience in mechanical/electrical troubleshooting of components and equipment
Technical writing experience for test procedures and technical documentation
Understanding of mechanical and electrical drawings including electrical schematics and assembly drawings

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) from an accredited university with 9 years of engineering experience OR Master's Degree in STEM with 7 years of engineering experience
Hands-on experience in mechanical/electrical troubleshooting of components and equipment
Technical writing experience for test procedures and technical documentation
Understanding of mechanical and electrical drawings including electrical schematics and assembly drawings

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with procurement of aerospace hardware design and/or development of components
Must have a working knowledge of solar cells and experience with solar cell electrical testing
Active DoD Top Secret and/or SCI clearance
Working and programming knowledge with LabView
Demonstrated multidisciplinary skills and ability to work with manufacturing and other engineering disciplines

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

- 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 view: Northrop Grumman Benefits

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Salary Range: $101,400 USD - $152,200 USD
Salary Range 2: $125,800 USD - $188,600 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.%32886573% %%engelectric%%

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