Description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer/ Principal Electrical Engineer in support of the Sentinel program. This position is located: Roy, UT.

What You’ll Get To Do

The Command System team oversees the ground design of multiple electrical components required at different Sentinel weapon system facilities located across the nation.

Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Attending internal program, and/or technical exchange meetings

• Support formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates.

• Working in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

• Ensure appropriate coordination between electrical design and other integration teams.

• Coordinate electrical system engineering content and work products.

• Support electrical design of Command System hardware

• Create interconnect diagrams in support of the Command Systems Architecture development

• Review engineering deliverables such as one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, part data sheets, interconnect connect diagrams, specifications, electrical analysis and trade studies

• May perform research, trade studies, evaluation, and systems integration in electrical or electro-mechanical systems, cables, connectors, power systems, test equipment, and more.

• Possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively to understand system level interdependencies that impact electrical requirements and design constraints.

Basic Qualifications:

Engineer Electrical:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience, or 0 years of experience with a Master’s degree.

Principal Engineer Electrical:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience, or 2 years of experience with a Master’s degree, or 0 years of experience with a PhD.

Both Levels:

• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

• Experience with Systems Engineering methods and design practices.

• Strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc).

• Must have experience developing electrical designs using tools such as Capital, AutoCAD, or similar design software tools.

• Knowledge of interconnect architecture development

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.

• Work across disciplines and functional groups for design uniformity.

• Strong written and verbal communication for preparing technical reports, specifications, and presenting design concepts to stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in creating system engineering models, interconnect diagrams, Capital electrical drawings, and one-line diagrams.

• Ability to develop interface block diagram and wiring diagrams to be used to produce cable assembly BTP’s (Build to Package’s)

• Strong understanding of systems modeling, electrical design, and performance characteristics (e.g., voltage rating, current carrying capacity, shielding)

• Strong ability to use and interpret industry/Military standards and codes (IEC, NEC, NFPA, IEC 60332, IEEE 299, UL, NEC 770, ISO 9001)

• Knowledgeable of IPC/WHMA-A-620.

• Knowledgeable with Siemens Teamcenter PLM or equivalent.

• Proficiency with CAD/ECAD tools for cable design (Siemens Capital).

• Ability to read Cameo models, creating system block diagrams, creating interconnect drawings

• Ability to perform cable analysis, voltage drop, and ampacity calculations using analytical methods or software.

• Experience maintaining and reporting status of program activities.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space 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 positions 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.