Northrop Grumman

Electrical Design Engineer Level 3 /4

Northrop Grumman$114K — $171K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5-8 years of related experience based on level
  • Experience with analog and digital circuit design
  • Proficiency in data acquisition systems and cable design
  • Familiarity with standard electrical lab equipment
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting skills with electromechanical systems
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and able to maintain a Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Research and develop electrical components and systems for launch control
  • Design and test existing electrical systems supporting naval operations
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to optimize engineering solutions
  • Lead projects from concept through to prototype testing
  • Use electronic test equipment for troubleshooting and validation
  • Support the development of innovative design methodologies

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan options
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business
  • Annual bonuses and potential Long Term Incentives for select roles
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

We are looking for you to join our Launcher Electronics Group as an Electrical Design Engineer Level 3/4 for the development and ongoing support of new and existing electrical designs used in surface ship and submarine launch control systems for the US Navy located in Sunnyvale, CA.  The prospective candidate researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, and systems for Department of Defense, commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. The Strategic Launcher Directorate consists of incredible people with backgrounds in Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineers with focus on Control Systems and Electronics Design.  The Launcher Electronics Group is one facet of the Hardware Engineering community here at Northrop Grumman, Sunnyvale, CA campus which also includes Mechanical Design, Thermal and Structural Analysis, and Materials Analysis to name a few.  Our engineers find professional fulfillment in leading teams, performing cutting-edge research, and being in the forefront of the design process through our partnership with the program office business leadership.

The Launcher Electronics group is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer Level 3/4 with knowledge and experience with design and test of analog and digital circuitry, cable design, data acquisition systems, and electronic control systems including motors, mechanical actuators, and sensors. The candidate should also have a strong knowledge of electronic test equipment, test methods, and troubleshooting.  The ability to work autonomously and be a self-starter are requirements for this position.  This position located in Sunnyvale, CA.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on the qualifications listed below:

Basic Qualifications for an Electrical Design Engineer Level 3:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 5 years of related experience, a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 3 years of related experience
  • Experience with design of analog and digital circuits
  • Experience with data acquisition systems
  • Experience in cable design and manufacturing
  • Experience with standard electrical lab equipment – Oscilloscope, DMM, IR tester (or similar)
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting experience with electromechanical control systems and circuits
  • Experience designing and troubleshooting custom test setups.
  • US Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Basic Qualifications for a Electrical Design Engineer Level 4:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 8 years of related experience, a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 6 years of related experience
  • Experience with design of analog and digital circuits
  • Experience with data acquisition systems
  • Experience in cable design and manufacturing
  • Experience with standard electrical lab equipment – Oscilloscope, DMM, IR tester (or similar)
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting experience with electromechanical control systems and circuits
  • Experience designing and troubleshooting custom test setups.
  • US Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2 years of work experiences with DOD related products
  • PCB/CCB design ability and experience
  • Experience with Electromagnetic Interference testing and design for mitigation
  • MATLAB/Simulink proficiency
  • Labview and labwindows experience.
  • C/C++/C# proficiency
  • Understanding of FPGA concepts and programming
  • Current DOD secret security clearance
  • Grounding and EMI Design
  • Familiar with NFPA 70E

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
$36.7 billion
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