Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Engineer Electrical to join our team of qualified individuals on our Test and Evaluation team. This role is located onsite in Melbourne, FL.
In this role, the successful candidate will primarily support the program as part of the Lab Design and Operations team based out of Melbourne, FL. Candidate will Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks as well as design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review, track, and modify test station design documents as necessary.
- Generate and track Bill of Materials (BOMs), schedule, and execution of test station development
- Coordinate with a multi-discipline team (supply chain, operations, QA, etc.) to ensure a quality product is built and remains on schedule and within budget
- Develop and perform Acceptance Test Procedures for test stations.
- Designs will be accomplished utilizing ICD’s. (Interface Control Document)
- Develop interface block diagram and wiring diagrams to be used to produce cable assembly BTP’s (Build to Package’s).
- Develop, integrate and document Laboratory systems, electrical cable designs and electrical assemblies for aerospace programs
- Develop and integrate wiring designs of a functional system utilizing AutoCAD Electrical or other Electrical design tool
- Create preliminary block diagrams, wiring diagrams and detailed assemblies such as cable assemblies, Circuit Breaker assemblies, Relay assemblies etc.
- Must be familiar using SAE AS 50881 (Mil-5088), additional MIL specs and proven commercial practices.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 0 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 0 years of related professional/military experience
- Must have an active US Government Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
- Must have knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical Design tool or other Electrical design tool
- Must have knowledge of networks and Microsoft computer skills are required
- Must have experience reading electrical schematics and design documentation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline
- Ability to develop interface block diagram and wiring diagrams to be used to produce cable assembly BTP’s (Build to Package’s)
- Experience with test equipment, such as, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, power supplies, etc.
- Understanding of test engineering concepts
- Experience with test station design and development
- Experience with creating and maintaining BOMs (Bill of Materials)
- Experience developing and executing ATPs (Acceptance Test Procedures)
- In-depth experience as an AutoCAD Electrical Designer
- Manufacturing/liaison support experience is also desired to support build and installation of assemblies as well as testing of aircraft systems
- Current, active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance
- Current Special Program Access
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related professional or military experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 0 years of experience, or a STEM Ph.D. with 0 years of experience
- Active U.S. Government Secret or higher security clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program clearance
- Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical or another electrical design tool
- Knowledge of networks and Microsoft computer skills
- Experience reading electrical schematics and design documentation
- Master's degree in a STEM discipline
- Ability to develop interface block diagrams and wiring diagrams for cable assembly build packages
- Experience with test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies
- Understanding of test engineering concepts
- Experience with test station design and development
- Experience creating and maintaining bills of materials
- Experience developing and executing Acceptance Test Procedures
- In-depth experience as an AutoCAD Electrical Designer
- Manufacturing or liaison support experience for assembly, installation, and aircraft systems testing
- Current, active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance
- Current Special Program Access
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