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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Electronics Engineer 5

Gilbert, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$153K/yr - $229K/yr

8+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking an Electronics Engineer – Level 5 to join their team in Gilbert, AZ. This role involves developing and executing spacecraft integration and testing, leading process improvements, and working in a classified environment while supporting complex technical problems and solutions.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Understand and apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts in the development and execution of space craft integration and test

Understands NG test engineering practices and principles and consistently lead process improvement forums for improving test safety and efficiency

Intimate knowledge of both electrical circuits and software within the flight hardware and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), the relationship and functionality of all subsystems with the EGSE, and the full Integration and Test (I&T) build process including how mechanical I&T efforts, IMS planning, and CAM accounts contribute to the readiness of electrical test

Supports EGSE and flight hardware test/troubleshooting efforts in a lead position of a product-line or SME position

Able to work independently to complete tasks that often do not have heritage solutions to rely on. Able to develop test plans that forecast required work, resources, and equipment per a strict program IMS

Fully grasps escalation plan when test errors are encountered and understands when to proceed per NG/program process. Consistently asked to participate in multi-discipline, multi-site anomaly resolution process, and may be called to support FRBs for programs across the site

Travel and support off-nominal shifts when required and is consistently sought to help regain schedule for critical program milestones

Work on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious

Leads anomaly process as a SME with subsystem Cognizant Engineer (CogE) and helps develop corrective actions for programs and sector issues

Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives

Assignments are often self-initiated

Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results

Work checked through consultation and agreement with others rather than by formal review of superior

Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product

Decisions or recommendations would typically be critical to meet organizational objectives and critical to program success (single point failure)

Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs

Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications

Coordinates efforts for all ITEEs assigned to a productline and potentially across multiple programs. Participate, prepare, and present material in program review boards (PDRs, CDRs, TRRs, FRBs, etc) or mentor other ITEEs on it. Often brought in as a SME for customer facing meetings

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

IntegrationTest campaignsElectrical Power SubsystemTelemetryTracking & CommandingElectrical Ground Support EquipmentTest script developmentPythonCMatlabCommunication skillsTechnical writing skillsLeadership qualitiesTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of professional experience

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance

Experience with Integration and Test campaigns

Experience with Electrical Power Subsystem or Telemetry, Tracking & Commanding Subsystem

Preferred

Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications

Possess strong leadership qualities, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills

Previously acted in a Product-line Lead Electrical role

Active DoD Top Secret/SSBI and/or Active SCI

Electrical Integration & Test team experience

Ability to operate in a large Integration and Test environment with multiple disciplines

Ability to function as a member of a large team

Experience with oscilloscopes, RF Test Equipment, RF and DC cables

Experience with other subsystems: Attitude Control, Comm Payload, Mission Payload, Command & Data Handling

Experience with designing, certifying and troubleshooting Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) associated with various space craft subsystems and whole system concepts

Experience troubleshooting anomalous hardware and software

Experience in test script development

Basic Programming Skills in one or more of these areas: Python, C, Matlab, Excel

Excellent communication skills

Excellent technical writing skills

Flatsat experience (bonus)