Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.
Job Description:
Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
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 5 years of relevant experience, 3 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or 1 years of relevant experience with a PhD
Can be filled one level higher, Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience, 6 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or 4 years of relevant experience with a PhD
Experience in full lifecycle of electrical system development and deployment – design, test, production phases (1 year minimum)
US Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification.
Proven technical writing capability and experience communicating technical and programmatic data in presentations, reviews, papers, etc. (3 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 (3 years minimum)
Proven organizational skills (organized) (3 years minimum)
Self motivated
Works well individually and in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
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)
Knowledge and design experience with Batteries (Lead Acid, Lithium Chemistries and similar)
Software programming (VBA, C, C++, Python or similar)
Intermediate to advanced experience and knowledge of extended Microsoft Office Products (Visio, Project, Access)
Knowledge and experience using CAD software (AutoCAD, NX, Creo, Solidworks or similar)
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 Defense 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
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
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.