Staff Engineer Electrical

Employer description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Electronics Engineer (Level 5) to join the team of qualified individuals. Position is located in Oklahoma City, OK.

Exciting position offers the opportunity to become part of a Northrop Grumman team of professionals who are actively developing Avionics Testing Solutions and Specialized Test Equipment for the LGM-35A Sentinel Missile platforms. Our team members complete engineering, reverse engineering, and logistics solution efforts to solve complex obsolescence problems and ensure warfighter supportability. The position will research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and products for defense or commercial systems. Not your average electronics engineer role!

Key Responsibilities:

Design and define system architecture for new or existing complex integrated test systemsCoordinates design of subsystems and integration of total systems in a laboratory environmentOversight and ownership of engineering design as well as 2D drawing formats and standards for a wide array of electrical products:Cable assembliesWiring diagramsSystem interconnectsNetwork interconnectsCircuit Card AssembliesDevelopment and coordination for internal and customer design reviews for the electrical and system level designs of our productsAssist in troubleshooting of lab equipment as failures occurCoordination with engineering manager(s) to ensure product technical data packages meet project schedule commitmentsCoordinate between several internal and external stakeholder groups (Software Development, System Test, Cyber Operations, Procurement, etc.) to achieve contractual commitmentsAnalyze complex electronic circuitry and precision electro-mechanical assemblies through simulation or analysis in order to recommend component substitutions or re-design solutions to ensure the integrity of the platform configuration, system safety, and performance specifications.Identify, analyze, and solve obsolescence issues.Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules.Identify program problems and assist in the establishing of solutions, such as allocation of resources, improved processes, or changing contractual specifications.Act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of programs.Support process improvement and establishment.Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.Generate reports and presents to Government counterparts, defense contractors, and other cross-functional organizations.Provide leadership and mentoring in addition to being an individual performer
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree with 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD with 7 years of related engineering experienceAbility to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashionAbility to read engineering drawings and specificationsMust be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance & special program accessExperience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test)Ability to obtain/maintain access to work on-site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Experience with Wiring Diagram Layout tools and design principles.Experience with Printed Circuit Board Layout tools and design principles.
Preferred Qualifications: 

Active DoD SECRET or higher security clearance with investigation in the last five (5) yearsBachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer EngineeringActive Program clearanceMaster’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related disciplineExperience in Circuit Analysis & Digital/Analog DesignExperience in Signal I/O Interfacing & DistributionExperience in Voltage/Resistance/Capacitance/Isolation TestingExperience in Power Distribution SystemsExperience with HW/SW IntegrationExperience in Instrumentation or Avionics SystemsExperience in Nuclear SuretyExperience in an Agile development environmentExperience leading multi-disciplinary technical teamsExperience with any of the following CAD Software Tools and Data Management Products: CATIA, SolidWorks Mechanical/PDM, Siemens NX/Capital, SEE Electrical Expert, Microsoft Visio, National Instruments LabView, SmarTeam, Team CenterExperience with nuclear hardened systems.

Primary Level Salary Range: $144,900.00 - $217,300.00

The 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.