Sentinel - Principal / Electrical Engineer (Lab Design)

Electrical Engineer / Principal Electrical Engineer

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer / Principal Electrical Engineer to join the test design and analysis team as part of the Integration Assembly Test and Checkout (IATC) element of the Command and Launch (C&L) segment. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. Final grade level offered will be based on candidate experience.

What You'll Get To Do The selected candidate will join a system integration lab design team planning, designing, and implementing test-specific mechanical and electrical systems and instrumentation. You will use your critical thinking and technical problem-solving skills to design solutions to challenging problems through the development of Product Definition Packages (PDP). Candidate must be able to work independently, handle multiple assignments in a dynamic environment, and be flexible to changing direction. Specific roles and duties include:

• Design of cables and wiring harnesses.
• Design of mounting solutions for electronic components.
• Design of instrumentation systems for collecting thermal, stress/strain, and current/voltage information from systems under test.
• Work across disciplines and functional groups to maintain list of measurements and instrumentation requirements.
• Lab floorplan and interconnect diagram design/maintenance.
• Some travel may be required to Promontory, UT, Colorado Springs, CO, and/or Vandenberg SFB, CA.

Basic Qualifications This requisition may be filled at either the Electrical Engineer level (T-02) or Principal Electrical Engineer level (T-03). Electrical Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or Master's degree with 0 years of experience; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years of experience using CAD design tools (i.e. NX, CATIA, Capital, etc.).
• 2+ years of cable/harness design experience, especially following military, Northrop Grumman, and or aviation standards.
• 2+ years of experience with electro-mechanical or instrumentation system development and design.

Principal Electrical Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of experience; or PhD with 1 year of experience; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of experience using CAD design tools (i.e. NX, CATIA, Capital, etc.).
• 5+ years of cable/harness design experience, especially following military, Northrop Grumman, and or aviation standards.
• 5+ years of experience with electro-mechanical or instrumentation system development and design.

Required for Both Levels:

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customer counterparts and other engineering disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering degree or similar
• Has been previously approved for Special Access Program (SAP)
• Experience in ICBMs or Aerospace programs
• Experience in creating a PDP or PDP-like PLM product
• Experience with NX and Teamcenter or similar CAD program
• Experience with Siemens Capital (AKA Mentor Capital) or similar E-CAD program
• Experience with Cameo and/or DOORS
• Experience with Scrum, Agile, and Model Based Systems Engineering
• Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner
• Experience in leading/supporting a development engineering team

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

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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.