Northrop Grumman

Staff Electrical Engineer - 18865

Northrop Grumman$152K — $229K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with relevant experience (12+ years); Master's (10+ years) or PhD (8+ years) may also qualify.
  • Experience in full lifecycle of electrical system development including design and production phases (minimum 1 year).
  • Familiarity with Electric Motors (AC and DC) and Commercial Power Systems complying with National Electrical Code (NEC).
  • Proficiency in Control Systems (PLC, sensors, transducers) and programming languages (VBA, C, C++, Python).
  • Experience using CAD software (AutoCAD, NX, Creo, Solidworks) and reading engineering drawings (5+ years).
  • Proven technical writing skills with experience in presenting technical documents (minimum 5 years).
  • Experience in system engineering principles (minimum 1 year) and strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Air Force ICBM Ground Electrical Sustainment across multiple working groups.
  • Develop and review new ideas for maintaining aging weapon systems and present engineering rationale to stakeholders.
  • Document system changes per government standards, advocating for modifications through the review process.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and on-site maintenance at missile wings and depots as necessary.
  • Analyze systems and historical maintenance data to inform Air Force priorities and risk assessments.
  • Research and supplement existing documentation for systems and subsystems.
  • Prepare and deliver training materials for lower-level technical staff.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance coverage.
  • 401k plan with employer contribution.
  • Educational assistance for continued learning.
  • Life insurance and employee assistance programs.
  • Paid time off for vacation and personal use.
  • Access to health and wellness resources.
  • Employee discounts on various products and services.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Staff Electrical Engineer. This position is located in Clearfield, UT supporting the Sentinel program.  What You’ll Get To Do: The selected candidate will be a contributing team member and mentor as required: Support Air Force ICBM Ground Electrical Sustainment in multiple Air Force working groups (primarily Power, Battery and Umbilical), potentially covering different engineering disciplines, according to weapon system priorities. Find, review, and develop new ideas to test and maintain aging weapon system equipment. Present rationale for needed changes and the chosen engineering approach to internal specialty engineering boards and Air Force customers. Document weapon system changes according to government and commercial standards and Air Force processes. Work and advocate changes/corrections throughout the review cycle. Support Air Force in troubleshooting and maintenance efforts on-site at missile wings and depots as required, but not typical for temporary assignments. Perform analysis of systems and historical maintenance data to provide inputs to Air Force priorities and risks. Research systems and subsystems to complete/supplement existing documentation. Prepare, review, and present materials for systems and subsystems to train individuals at or below your technical level. Support mechanical engineering working groups as required with electrical engineering specific content. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent STEM related discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) from an accredited university with 12 years of relevant experience; Master's Degree with 10 years’ experience; PhD with 8 years’ experience US Citizenship required, ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance Experience in full lifecycle of electrical system development and deployment – design, test, production phases (1 year minimum) Knowledge and experience with Electric Motors (AC and DC) Knowledge and design experience with Commercial Power Systems and Components, including National Electrical Code (NEC) experience Knowledge and design experience with Control Systems (PLC, sensors, transducers and similar) Software programming (VBA, C, C++, Python or similar) Knowledge and experience using CAD software (AutoCAD, NX, Creo, Solidworks or similar) Proven technical writing capability and experience communicating technical and programmatic data in presentations, reviews, papers, etc. (5 years minimum) Intermediate to advanced experience and knowledge of basic Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote) (5 years minimum) Experience or knowledge of system engineering (1 year minimum) Experience and knowledge with using and reading engineering drawings (5 years minimum) Proven organizational skills (organized) (3 years minimum) Self motivated Works well individually and in a team environment Preferred Qualifications: Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance Knowledge and design experience with Batteries (Lead Acid, Lithium Chemistries and similar) Intermediate to advanced experience and knowledge of extended Microsoft Office Products (Visio, Project, Access) Knowledge and experience with Cable and Wire Harness design and assembly Minuteman III Weapon System Knowledge and Experience As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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  Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00 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.

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88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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