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Job Summary
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is searching for a Sr. Principal or Principal Electrical Integration & Test Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to be part of our Integration and Test team in Launch Vehicles, at our Chandler, AZ facility. This position will be 100% on-site in Chandler.
Job Responsibilities
The candidate will serve as an Integration and Test Electrical Engineer for one or more launch vehicle programs, requiring the candidate to function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment. Daily responsibilities may require direct contact with launch vehicle flight hardware and electrical ground support equipment. Specific duties may include:
- Establish Space Systems system tools to be used for program execution
- Leading/directing/performing hands-on electrical testing at a systems level
- Developing/maintaining procedures for the assembly and test of launch vehicle systems
- Incorporating hardware and/or software design changes
- Documenting & dispositioning hardware discrepancies, pursuing root cause & corrective actions
- Planning and scheduling day to day tasks
- Constant and timely communication with other team members and leadership
- Leading, training, tasking other engineers and team members
- Transferring knowledge to less experienced I&T engineers
- Guiding, mentoring and training other team members, face-to-face, on a daily basis
This position can be filled as either a Level 3 or Level 4.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
- Minimum Education / Experience: 5 Years with Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or qualifying discipline OR 3 Years with Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or qualifying discipline.
- Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
- Candidate must have prior launch campaign experience
- Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts
- Ability to lead out at solving problems and driving all tasks to completion
- Ability to work at a fast pace, while multi-tasking, and still communicate effectively
- Ability to work multiple programs at the same time, if/when needed
- Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams
- Ability to travel: Travel expectation is 10-20% , sometimes internationally, which requires the possession of, or the ability to obtain, a U.S. Passport for travel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines
- Experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform
- Experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems
- Some experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members
- Hands-on electrical testing and diagnostic experience
Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
- Minimum Education / Experience: 8 Years with Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or qualifying discipline OR 6 Years with Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or qualifying discipline.
- Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
- Candidate must have prior launch campaign experience
- Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts
- Ability to lead out at solving problems and driving all tasks to completion
- Ability to work at a fast pace, while multi-tasking, and still communicate effectively
- Ability to work multiple programs at the same time, if/when needed
- Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams
- Ability to travel: Travel expectation is 10-20% , sometimes internationally, which requires the possession of, or the ability to obtain, a U.S. Passport for travel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines
- Experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform
- Experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems
- Some experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members
- Hands-on electrical testing and diagnostic experience
Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
- Former/current EE lead on other LV programs, or other similar programs
- Experience with external customer interfacing including meetings, presentations & negotiations
- Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification
- Extensive experience with aerospace standards/guidelines
- Extensive experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform
- Extensive experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems
- Significant experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members
- Two or more launch campaign experiences, preferably on multiple programs
We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off)
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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a qualifying discipline with 5 years of experience, or a Master of Science with 3 years of experience for Level 3
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a qualifying discipline with 8 years of experience, or a Master of Science with 6 years of experience for Level 4
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance, current and within scope, at application
- Prior launch campaign experience
- Ability to lead digital transformation efforts and drive tasks to completion
- Ability to work at a fast pace, multitask, communicate effectively, and support multiple programs
- Ability to work in a team environment and lead small projects or teams
- Ability to travel 10–20%, including occasional international travel, and possess or obtain a U.S. Passport
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with aerospace standards and guidelines
- Experience with MES or another digital work instruction platform
- Experience working with operational hazards including propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high-voltage systems
- Experience leading or training engineers or team members
- Hands-on electrical testing and diagnostic experience
- Current or former electrical engineering lead on launch vehicle or similar programs
- Experience interfacing with external customers through meetings, presentations, and negotiations
- Experience with formal requirements decomposition or verification
- Extensive experience with aerospace standards and guidelines
- Extensive experience with MES or another digital work instruction platform
- Extensive experience working with operational hazards
- Significant experience leading or training engineers or team members
- Two or more launch campaign experiences, preferably across multiple programs
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