Depot Level Electrical Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

Position Overview:

Organization: Sustainment – Depot Operations

Design, develop, and document all engineering data required to repair, upgrade, and sustain complex electronic boxes (LRUs) and associated electrical equipment in a depot environment. The role drives reliability, safety, and continuous‑improvement for depot‑supported systems.

Core Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain troubleshooting guides, fault‑isolation procedures, and repair instructions for power‑distribution units, wiring harnesses, control panels, and other LRUs.

• Produce, review, and approve electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and installation specifications using AutoCAD/E‑CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical).

• Perform preventive‑maintenance inspections and condition‑based monitoring (IR thermography, vibration analysis); generate reliability and trend reports.

• Lead Root‑Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure‑Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) on recurring issues and recommend corrective actions.

• Author and control technical documentation: work orders, test procedures, as‑built drawings, maintenance manuals, and configuration records.

• Coordinate with mechanics, logistics, quality inspectors, and external vendors to schedule and execute repair and upgrade tasks.

• Enforce compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and depot‑specific safety programs; conduct safety briefings and hazard assessments.

• Support equipment upgrades and retrofits, including UPS, battery systems, and PLC‑based control installations.

• Manage configuration control of engineering data within the depot CMMS (SAP PM, IBM Maximo, or equivalent).

• Participate in Sustainment team meetings, provide status updates, and contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited program or a closely related discipline 

• (level 2) - Minimum 2 years of hands‑on electrical maintenance or engineering in a depot, OEM, or military‑support setting.

• (Level 3) - Minimum 5 years of hands‑on electrical maintenance or engineering in a depot, OEM, or military‑support setting.

• Active Secret clearance required.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical/EPLAN/SolidWorks Electrical

• Knowledge of power distribution, grounding, UPS, and battery systems

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams

• Familiarity with CMMS (SAP PM, IBM Maximo & Electrical Test Equipment)

Preferred Qualifications:

• IPC Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)

• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Certified

• OSHA 30‑Hour General Industry

• PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Schneider)

• Condition‑based monitoring tools (IR thermography, vibration analysis)

• Hazardous Materials/HAZMAT handling (batteries, fuel cells)

• Advanced use of AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or SolidWorks Electrical for large‑scale schematic control

• Experience with configuration‑management tools (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill)

• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams during complex repair projects

• Strong written communication for technical documentation and training materials

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

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