RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identifies as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29 . NG-MIP is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Responsibilities for this internship position are:

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD SKillbridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

Goals – Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome – Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:

· Has served at least 180 days on active duty

· Is within 12 months of separation or retirement

· Will receive an honorable discharge

· Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS

· Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months

· Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

SkillBridge Associate Electrical Engineer – 1

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Avionics Design Group in our Chandler, AZ facility. Our Avionics Design Group (ADG) team supports our programs with the design, test, and sustainment of avionics and test support equipment hardware used in launch vehicles. Our ADG team members work in a diverse set of roles across the lifecycles of numerous avionics components.

 

Job Duties: Based on specific objectives, work with an electrical engineering team to support analysis, design, test, and production support of avionics components and related electronic assemblies.

 

Job responsibilities:

• Has broad understanding and application of internal electrical engineering technical standards.
• Possesses broad technical expertise and working knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Prepares and presents electrical engineering materials for Requirements and Design Reviews.
• With minimal 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.
• Evaluates, with supervision, uncertainty and risks associated with requirements and designs.
• Patriciates in trade studies for both internal projects and procured equipment.
• Acts with safety as your number one priority through every aspect of the role.
• Provides formal peer review of simple engineering designs or analyses for less experienced engineers.
• Completes day-to-day activities with minimal oversight from senior engineers.

 

Desired Experience:

• 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:

• Design, test, and/or development support of avionics assemblies or 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.
• 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, resources, and other project challenges.
• Mentoring and cross-training team members across a diverse set of technologies and equipment architectures used to meet customer requirements.
• Contributions to process improvement initiatives.

• Experience with classified test systems or systems subject to cyber security policies.
• Management or tracking of projects through a product life cycle.
• Support of manufacturing engineering during the production of avionics assemblies.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or be enrolled in and pursuing an undergraduate Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited college/university.
• DoD Active Secret Clearance is required. 
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

IMPORTANT – Please follow these two steps prior to applying to DoD SkillBridge positions:

Download and complete the DoD SkillBridge Prescreen Form Identify DoD SkillBridge Opportunity and apply (Be sure to attach your DoD SkillBridge Prescreen form to the application)

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Primary Level Salary Range: $63,900.00 - $95,900.00

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.