Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector has a need for an Electrical Engineer at its Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) organization in Warner Robins, GA. This engineering position is for an electrical engineering role in our systems and design engineering group. This opportunity provides a chance to have direct impact on the product and mission, moving quickly through design decisions, rapid prototyping, integration, testing, and product demonstration. Our ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, a drive to lead from where you are, collaborative people skills, and the proven ability to work within a technically diverse and fast-paced team.
This position is in Warner Robins, GA and requires that you work on-site daily.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Design, prototype, and test Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and other electronic assemblies using cutting-edge technologies to advance weapon system capability.
- Perform schematic capture, layout, and BOM generation using industry‑standard tools (Altium, Mentor, Cadence).
- Work closely with embedded‑software/firmware teams to define electrical interfaces, timing, and data‑link protocols.
- Capture, maintain and update system and subsystem‑level requirements.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of direct relevant experience with B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering from an ABET accredited school; 0 years experience with Master’s degree.
- Experience developing detailed test plans and procedures to evaluate hardware.
- Experience in schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection.
- Experience with understanding complex schematics and components.
- Experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, function generators, and power supplies.
- Strong written and verbal skills; able to produce clear technical documents.
- Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret level security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience designing and integrating test equipment, including CCAs, cables, electrical harnesses and automated test station software.
- Experience with legacy system sustainment and modernization, including hardware redesign due to obsolescence.
- Experience with Department of Defense programs.
- Expertise with Altium Designer, Mentor Graphics, or Cadence Allegro.
- Active Secret Security Clearance.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering from an ABET-accredited school with at least 2 years of directly relevant experience
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering from an ABET-accredited school may qualify with 0 years of experience
- Experience developing detailed hardware test plans and procedures
- Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection
- Ability to understand complex schematics and electronic components
- Experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, function generators, and power supplies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation
- Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- Experience designing and integrating test equipment, cables, electrical harnesses, and automated test station software
- Experience with legacy system sustainment, modernization, and hardware redesign for obsolescence
- Experience with Department of Defense programs
- Expertise with Altium Designer, Mentor Graphics, or Cadence Allegro
- Active Secret security clearance
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