Electrical Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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’s Space Sector is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The Electrical Engineer coordinates with Engineering and Operations team leads, electrical test conductors/technicians, and I&T managers to complete tasking. May participate or prepare material in program review boards (ERBs, TRRs, FRBs, etc).

 

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

 

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Rapid onboarding on spacecraft flight hardware, software, and electrical GSE to become a subject‑matter expert.
• Define, create, and execute automated test scripts (ATSs) that verify functional and performance requirements.
• Conduct verification and validation of both subsystem and full‑system requirements, ensuring compliance with mission specifications.
• Design and implement data‑analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW) for rapid interpretation of test data.
• Develop I&T test procedures, specifications, and test limits
• Execute I&T testing, monitor tests per specification, troubleshoot, and document all test activities.
• Other duties as assigned

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

 

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

 

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.   
• Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
• Travel to other sites and/or domestically when required.
• Must be able to support rotating shifts, off shifts, overtime, and weekends when required.
• Familiar with Electrical Power Systems

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.   
• Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
• Travel to other sites and/or domestically when required.
• Must be able to support rotating shifts, off shifts, overtime, and weekends when required.
• Familiar with Electrical Power Systems  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience with test bed operations and processes involving mixed configurations of test equipment, Engineering Models/units, and flight units
• Direct related experience in Integration and test
• Experience in Electronics troubleshooting or anomaly investigation
• Experience in Environmental testing (Thermal Cycle/Thermal Vacuum chamber testing, EMI testing)
• Programming or debugging experience with any of the following languages: Python, Linux Environment.
• Experience with any of the following tools: CAPE, DSATS
• Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test)  

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Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.