This position is for an Electrical Engineer with a broad background and wide interests whose ... with a PhD * Minimum 2+ years working experience on ICBMs * Minimum 2+ years working experience ...
This position is for an Electrical Engineer with a broad background and wide interests whose ... with a PhD * Minimum 2+ years working experience on ICBMs * Minimum 2+ years working experience ...
This position is for an Electrical Engineer with a broad background and wide interests whose ... with a PhD * Minimum 2+ years working experience on ICBMs * Minimum 2+ years working experience ...
This position is for an Electrical Engineer with a broad background and wide interests whose ... with a PhD * Minimum 2+ years working experience on ICBMs * Minimum 2+ years working experience ...
Electrical Engineer / Principal Electrical Engineer - 7266-1
Roy, UT · On-site
$98K - $147K/yr
Electrical Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering ... PhD with 1 years of experience * 1+ years of experience using CAD design tools (i.e. NX, CATIA ...
Electrical Engineer / Principal Electrical Engineer - 7266-1
Roy, UT · On-site
$98K - $147K/yr
Electrical Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering ... PhD with 1 years of experience * 1+ years of experience using CAD design tools (i.e. NX, CATIA ...
Electrical Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering ... PhD with 1 years of experience * 1+ years of experience using CAD design tools (i.e. NX, CATIA ...
Electrical Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering ... PhD with 1 years of experience * 1+ years of experience using CAD design tools (i.e. NX, CATIA ...
... PhD * Position may be filled one level higher - Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology ... Electrical engineering experience in at least two of the following fields: electrical architecture ...
... PhD * Position may be filled one level higher - Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology ... Electrical engineering experience in at least two of the following fields: electrical architecture ...
Principal Engineer Electrical/Sr. Pr. Engineer Electrical - 18639
Roy, UT · On-site
$132K - $162K/yr
... PhD * Position may be filled one level higher - Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology ... Electrical engineering experience in at least two of the following fields: electrical architecture ...
Principal Engineer Electrical/Sr. Pr. Engineer Electrical - 18639
Roy, UT · On-site
$132K - $162K/yr
... PhD * Position may be filled one level higher - Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology ... Electrical engineering experience in at least two of the following fields: electrical architecture ...
Principal Electrical/Sr Principal Electrical Engineer - 17142
Roy, UT · On-site
$132K - $162K/yr
... a PhD. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with high-power and/or high-frequency systems ... Electrical Professional Engineering (P.E.) license As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman ...
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Principal Electrical/Sr Principal Electrical Engineer - 17142
Roy, UT · On-site
$132K - $162K/yr
... a PhD. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with high-power and/or high-frequency systems ... Electrical Professional Engineering (P.E.) license As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman ...
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... a PhD. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with high-power and/or high-frequency systems ... Electrical Professional Engineering (P.E.) license As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman ...
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... a PhD. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with high-power and/or high-frequency systems ... Electrical Professional Engineering (P.E.) license As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman ...
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Electrical/Principal Electrical Engineer - 16883
$132K - $162K/yr
Review engineering deliverables such as one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, part data sheets ... PhD. Both Levels: * Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance. * Must have the ...
Electrical/Principal Electrical Engineer - 16883
$132K - $162K/yr
Review engineering deliverables such as one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, part data sheets ... PhD. Both Levels: * Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance. * Must have the ...
Electrical/Principal Electrical Engineer - 16883
Roy, UT · On-site
$132K - $162K/yr
Review engineering deliverables such as one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, part data sheets ... PhD. Both Levels: * Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance. * Must have the ...
Electrical/Principal Electrical Engineer - 16883
Roy, UT · On-site
$132K - $162K/yr
Review engineering deliverables such as one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, part data sheets ... PhD. Both Levels: * Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance. * Must have the ...
Electrical/Principal Electrical Engineer - 17624*
$132K - $162K/yr
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Electrical/Principal Electrical Engineer This ... a PhD. * Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance. * Must have the ability to ...
Electrical/Principal Electrical Engineer - 17624*
$132K - $162K/yr
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Electrical/Principal Electrical Engineer This ... a PhD. * Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance. * Must have the ability to ...
Staff Electrical Engineer - 19020**
$152K - $229K/yr
T05: 12 Years with Bachelors in Science; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD. * Must have 2+ years of experience leading Electrical Engineering and/or technical teams * Must have 5+ years ...
Staff Electrical Engineer - 19020**
$152K - $229K/yr
T05: 12 Years with Bachelors in Science; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD. * Must have 2+ years of experience leading Electrical Engineering and/or technical teams * Must have 5+ years ...
Staff Electrical Engineer - 19020**
Roy, UT · On-site
$152K - $229K/yr
T05: 12 Years with Bachelors in Science; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD. * Must have 2+ years of experience leading Electrical Engineering and/or technical teams * Must have 5+ years ...
Staff Electrical Engineer - 19020**
Roy, UT · On-site
$152K - $229K/yr
T05: 12 Years with Bachelors in Science; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD. * Must have 2+ years of experience leading Electrical Engineering and/or technical teams * Must have 5+ years ...
Electrical/Principal Electrical Engineer - 17624*
Roy, UT · On-site
$132K - $162K/yr
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Electrical/Principal Electrical Engineer This ... a PhD. * Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance. * Must have the ability to ...
Electrical/Principal Electrical Engineer - 17624*
Roy, UT · On-site
$132K - $162K/yr
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Electrical/Principal Electrical Engineer This ... a PhD. * Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance. * Must have the ability to ...
Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer - (16892)
Roy, UT · On-site
$132K - $162K/yr
... a PhD. Sr. Principal Engineer Electrical: * Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 9 years of experience, or 7 ...
Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer - (16892)
Roy, UT · On-site
$132K - $162K/yr
... a PhD. Sr. Principal Engineer Electrical: * Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 9 years of experience, or 7 ...
Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer - (16892)
$132K - $162K/yr
... a PhD. Sr. Principal Engineer Electrical: * Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 9 years of experience, or 7 ...
Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer - (16892)
$132K - $162K/yr
... a PhD. Sr. Principal Engineer Electrical: * Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 9 years of experience, or 7 ...
Principal/Sr Principal Electrical Engineer - 17705
$132K - $162K/yr
... PhD * Position can be filled one level higher, Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology ... Electrical Professional Engineering (P.E.) license As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman ...
Principal/Sr Principal Electrical Engineer - 17705
$132K - $162K/yr
... PhD * Position can be filled one level higher, Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology ... Electrical Professional Engineering (P.E.) license As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman ...
... PhD. Both Levels: * Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance. * Must have the ... Electrical engineering experience in at least two of the following fields: electrical architecture ...
... PhD. Both Levels: * Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance. * Must have the ... Electrical engineering experience in at least two of the following fields: electrical architecture ...
... PhD. Both Levels: * Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance. * Must have the ... Electrical engineering experience in at least two of the following fields: electrical architecture ...
... PhD. Both Levels: * Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance. * Must have the ... Electrical engineering experience in at least two of the following fields: electrical architecture ...
Principal/Sr Principal Electrical Engineer - 17705
Roy, UT · On-site
$132K - $162K/yr
... PhD * Position can be filled one level higher, Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology ... Electrical Professional Engineering (P.E.) license As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman ...
Principal/Sr Principal Electrical Engineer - 17705
Roy, UT · On-site
$132K - $162K/yr
... PhD * Position can be filled one level higher, Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology ... Electrical Professional Engineering (P.E.) license As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman ...
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| Required Credentials | PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field | Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering |
| Work Environment | Research labs, academia, R&D departments | Design, development, and testing in industry or construction |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Universities, research institutions, high-tech companies | Manufacturers, utility companies, consulting firms |
The main difference between a Phd Electrical Engineer and an Electrical Engineer lies in their education level and typical work environment. A Phd Electrical Engineer usually holds a doctoral degree and focuses on research, development, and advanced problem-solving, often in academia or R&D. In contrast, an Electrical Engineer typically has a bachelor's or master's degree and works on practical design, implementation, and maintenance in industry settings.
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 29 days ago
Northrop Grumman rating
8.2
Based on 360 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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Job description
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Electrical Engineer/Principal Electrical Engineer to join our the team. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.
What You'll Get To Do:
Chosen candidate will join the Sentinel Systems Engineering, Integration, & Test (SEIT) Business Unit's System Integration & Sustainment (SIS) Operating Unit and contribute to the Weapon System Integration (WSI) Electrical Design Integration (EDI) Team. This role will support the EDI Team with electrical system design, cross-segment integration, verification activities, and analyses for systems and subsystems. Candidates must be able to understand the intent of Weapon System designs and the engineering processes. The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate foundational electrical engineering knowledge with verbal and written communication skills are required.
This position is for an Electrical Engineer with a broad background and wide interests whose expertise can be applied to the Sentinel program. Responsibilities may include:
May perform research, evaluation, and systems integration in electrical or electro-mechanical systems, cables, connectors, circuit card assemblies, power systems, computer systems, test equipment, and more.
May create, assess, interpret, and recommend changes to engineering drawings
May apply research to the planning, design, development, simulation and testing of electrical systems for use in military applications.
Support analysis at all levels of total weapon system product lifecycle to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation and maintenance.
Responsible for supporting the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions as well as the translation of customer requirements into electrical design specifications.
Perform system modeling and simulation efforts and related design tasking to include technical whitepapers, presentations, stakeholder demos, etc.
Support consistent design and testing processes across the weapon system
An active learner of new design techniques and technologies.
Ability to organize and prioritize job assignments and tasks.
Assist in determining unit-under-test test requirements and then translating those requirements into a test and repair operational environment
Possess interpersonal skills to work effectively to understand system level interdependencies that impact electrical requirements and design constraints.
Basic Qualifications:
US Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification
Electrical Engineer (T02)
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent STEM related discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) from an accredited university with 2 years of relevant experience, 0 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree
Minimum 1+ years working experience on ICBMs
Minimum 1+ years working experience using CAD design tools (i.e. NX, Teamcenter, CATIA, Capital, etc.)
Minimum 1+ years working experience with MBSE tools (ie DOORs, Cameo)
Experience performing electrical troubleshooting, root-cause analysis (RCA), failure modes analysis (FMA), or similar
Strong interdisciplinary problem-solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques
Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment
Principal Electrical Engineer (T03)
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent STEM related discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) from an accredited university with 5 years of relevant experience, 3 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or 1 year of relevant experience with a PhD
Minimum 2+ years working experience on ICBMs
Minimum 2+ years working experience using CAD design tools (i.e. NX, Teamcenter, CATIA, Capital, etc.)
Minimum 2+ years working experience with MBSE tools (ie DOORs, Cameo)
Experience performing electrical troubleshooting, root-cause analysis (RCA), failure modes analysis (FMA), or similar
Strong interdisciplinary problem-solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques
Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Past/Active employment with MMIII or Sentinel Weapon Systems
Experience contributing towards various phases of a program lifecycle
Experience with schematic design tools (e.g. Mentor Graphics, Zuken, etc.)
Experience with networking and system architecture
Experience with electro-mechanical or instrumentation system development and design
Cable/harness design experience, especially following military, Northrop Grumman, and or aviation standards.
Experience with CCA evaluation and design
Experience using electrical measurement and test equipment
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.
Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00The 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.What Northrop Grumman employees say
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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.
Industry
Space research administration
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Falls Church, VA, US
Year founded
1939