Northrop Grumman · 22 hours ago
Electrical Engineer 5
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $254K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in space, defense, and aviation-related systems, providing innovative solutions that impact global security. As an Electrical Engineer – Level 5, you will be responsible for the development and execution of integrated tests for advanced booster avionics critical to NASA’s Artemis program.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support electrical component system integration design and tests
Create and sustain engineering documentation products (drawings, specifications, design and analysis reports, test plans, test reports, etc.)
As a Materiel Review Board (MRB) Design Engineer (DE) present nonconformance dispositions and analyses
Oversee and conduct integrated testing for development, qualification and acceptance of flight electrical systems/components
Technical Point of Contact for the Booster avionics message table definition and implementation
Understand current and future parameter definitions (contained in the message table) that provide descriptive communications identifying the commands between the SLS main flight computer (to execute a specific function) as well as the health and status of each avionics Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) in the SLS boosters
Support design efforts and tests as well as provide engineering support for avionics flight hardware and systems including:
Understand current and creation of new booster simulation models for the System Integration Lab (SIL)
Create and execute test plans and associated procedures
Receive & inspect avionics hardware, assemble and test hardware, conduct tests and analyze data of the same
Forward Assembly/Aft Skirt Acceptance Check-Out (ACO) support
Booster assembly Integration and Test Checkout (ITCO)
Launch console support
Support Program Management office on engineering labor estimates, schedule, and procurement activities
Support other element Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in integration and optimization of engineering products and processes
Support hardware discrepancy (MRB) activities
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent 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 Secret security clearance be a US citizen
Experience with the design, analysis, and test of flight electrical systems
Familiarity with common aerospace bus architectures (e.g., MIL-STD-1553, EIA-422)
Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment as part of a multi-discipline team
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills working in a team environment
Preferred
Working knowledge of Analog, Digital, and Instrumentation systems
Experience with Material Review Board and resolving discrepant hardware
Previous experience with Space Transportation System (STS) hardware or other Space Launch System Vehicle Avionics hardware
Understanding of Configuration Management practices (e.g., Change Request/Change Notice) generation
Proficiency with Cirrus cable harness test equipment
Proficiency with generation and execution of electronic manufacturing planning
Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment as part of a multi-discipline team
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills working in a team environment
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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