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Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking an Electrical Engineer - Level 2 to join the Vehicle Engineering Directorate within Western Region Engineering. In this role, you will support electrical engineering for Design Integration, Cable & Harness, and/or Solar Array. This position is located onsite in Redondo Beach, CA.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Electrical systems requirements development & analysis
- System, subsystem, and unit-to-unit electrical block diagram generation
- Power and command & telemetry hardware resource management and allocation
- Electrical Connectivity development for spacecraft harness design
- Fusing, signal integrity, and electrical interface compatibility analysis
- Cable & Harness Design
- Produce photovoltaic array electrical design related engineering drawings and specifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in STEM
- Must have active SCI access at the time of application or an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company, prior to the start date
- Experience in electrical troubleshooting of components and equipment
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated multidisciplinary skillset with the ability to work with manufacturing and other engineering disciplines
- Experience with software tools such as PSPICE, MATLAB, Mentor Graphics, Routed Systems Design (RSD), HarneSys, CATIA V5, NX, Siemens Capital, Microsoft Access, Visio
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of relevant experience
- Master's degree in a STEM discipline
- Active SCI access at time of application or active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI access prior to start
- Experience in electrical troubleshooting of components and equipment
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
- Demonstrated multidisciplinary skillset and ability to work with manufacturing and other engineering disciplines
- Experience with PSPICE, MATLAB, Mentor Graphics, Routed Systems Design (RSD), HarneSys, CATIA V5, NX, Siemens Capital, Microsoft Access, Visio
- U.S. Citizenship (required for positions with a government clearance)
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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