RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

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.

Summary

Seeking a Level 4 Electrical Engineer, who is practical, systems-focused, and cross-disciplinary, to support magnetic bearing system development with emphasis on requirements development, circuit modeling, schematic design, hardware integration, controls, EMI mitigation, and test/debug. EMFEA experience is desirable, but secondary.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Translate system needs into electrical requirements, verification methods, and acceptance criteria
• Develop and use circuit models in PSpice, LTSpice, or similar tools
• Create and review schematics, select components, and account for failure modes and protections
• Support integration of power electronics, controls, sensors, FPGA/I/O, and real-time test systems
• Identify and mitigate EMI issues through grounding, shielding, filtering, layout, and cable practices
• Evaluate thermal impacts related to magnetic and power electronic hardware
• Support closed-loop control integration and understand effects on stability and bandwidth
• Perform hands-on test, troubleshooting, and debugging of hardware and software
• Interface with suppliers and review technical outputs as needed
• Support EM-related reviews when applicable

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline with 8 years relevant experience; Masters of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years relevant experience; PHD of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or equivalent scripting tools.
• Experience with requirements decomposition and electrical verification
• Experience with circuit simulation and correlation to hardware
• Experience with schematic development and power electronics
• Knowledge of EMI mitigation and controls integration
• Strong hardware test and debugging skills
• Strong communication skills

• US Citizenship required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret security clearance.

 

Desired Qualifications

• HIL or real-time test experience
• Familiarity with FPGA integration
• Familiarity with thermal considerations for electrical hardware
• Experience with Speedgoat or Simulink Real-Time
• EMFEA experience with tools such as Ansys Maxwell or Altair Flux2D

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.