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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our electrical ground support equipment group in our Chandler, AZ facility. Our electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) team supports our programs with the design, test, and sustainment of all EGSE and test support equipment hardware used in the integration and launch of our vehicles. Our EGSE team members work in a diverse set of roles across the lifecycle of a program.
Job Duties: Based on specific objectives, work with a system electrical engineering team to perform analysis, design, and test of complex "system level" designs with a focus on the electrical ground support equipment and test support equipment for the launch vehicle.
Job responsibilities:

• Broad understanding and application of company electrical engineering technical standards.
• Broad technical expertise and working knowledge of other related disciplines.
• With guidance, studies basic design concepts and criteria for more complex problems.
• Applies electrical engineering principles to adapt or improve upon heritage features from previous successful designs of a similar nature.
• Actively and effectively participates and contributes in a positive manner while supporting team decisions and goals.
• Makes an extra effort to provide quality internal and external customer service.
• Constantly seeks new sources of information and provides information necessary to meet customer needs.
• Disciplined with escalation when required.
• Derives requirements through multiple sources of documentation and design meetings.
• Evaluate, with supervision, uncertainty and risks associated with requirements and designs.
• Patriciate in trade studies for both internal projects and procured equipment.
• Act with safety as your number one priority through every aspect of the role.
• Complete day-to-day activities with oversight of senior engineers.

Desired Experience:

• Design, test, and/or integration and deployment of electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) or test support equipment (TSE).

• Design, test, programming, and/or integration and deployment of automated test equipment (ATE).

• Testing of avionics, electronic components, or electrical systems using purpose designed test equipment.

• Burndown of nonconformances and/or root cause failure analysis of electronic systems.

• Release of engineering documentation including technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures.

• Knowledgeable with the use of basic test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, and electronic loads.

• Broad or high-level circuit design and analysis.
  Also seeking experience in any of the following:

• LabVIEW/Test Stand programming and NI hardware and software products.

• Contributions to process improvement initiatives.

• CompTIA Security+ or similar certifications.

• Usage and basic troubleshooting of networks, Windows systems, and RHEL or other Linux distributions.

• Experience with classified test systems or systems subject to cyber security policies.

• Leading teams or personnel in the execution of test procedures.

• Leading teams or personnel in the design of electronic equipment.

• Problem solving not only for technical issues, but also for schedule, cost, resource and other project challenges.

• Mentoring and cross-training team members across a diverse set of equipment architectures used to meet customer requirements.

• Management or tracking of projects through a product life cycle.

• Support of manufacturing engineering during the production of test equipment products.

• Experience with telemetry systems including decoms and chapter 10 recorders.

• Development or support of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) or other integrations labs.

Basic Qualifications for Engineer Level II:

• Requires 2 years with a Bachelor's in Engineering or 0 years with a Master's in Engineering.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Active Secret Clearance is required.
• DoD Active Secret Clearance is preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles.
• Design, Test, or Integration experience with EGSE or similar equipment.
• Experience with processes applicable to operating EGSE in secure environments.
  Primary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00The 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.