United States-California-El Dorado Hills, United States
$133-200k
Full Time
a month ago
Job description
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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. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, Logistics and Fabrication Solutions (LFS) Operating Unit (OU) is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team at our El Dorado Hills, CA facility. This business area focuses on the design, analysis, modification, integration, and logistics support of EV (Electric Vehicle) Range Extender platforms. This includes both Mission Equipment Package (MEP) Support, Platform Maintenance, and Platform/System Modification.
The Electrical Engineer should have knowledge of and experience with circuit design/analysis and power electronics design to military, space, or aerospace standards. In addition, the candidate should be familiar with testing and troubleshooting of these designs from a validation perspective. These components are integrated into larger electric machine systems and in that vein, it is desired for the prospective candidate to have knowledge/experience of electrical testing to characterize machine performance, design for EMI/EMC test experience, and control systems experience.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter, a team player, and possess the ability to research and effectively resolve technical issues both independently and as part of a large multi-disciplined team. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as interpersonal skills in order to coordinate with a variety of disciplines are also essential. This position requires the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to frequently changing requirements. The candidate will be required to effectively and efficiently work at offsite locations that may require travel.
Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 9 years related experience; Master’s Electrical Engineering with 7 years related experience
Analog and Digital Circuit Design and Analysis ability and experience
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits (e.g. analog or high-voltage circuitry)
Demonstrated ability to integrate and model electronics and power electronics in high level modeling environments
Power Electronics design or analysis capability and experience, primarily with Pulse Width Modulated Power Amplifiers
Familiarity with non-contacting sensors such as hall effect or inductive position sensors and integration into larger systems
Familiar with basic isolated and non-isolated circuit topologies & control techniques
Familiar with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, LTSpice, SABER), MathCad, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Simulink
Hands-on prototyping and debug experience testing complex power systems, including various switch-mode topologies and linear regulators
Power Supply circuit design experience, including schematic capture through test and integration
Hands-on power supply or power systems design and development exposure
Proven skills to include team leadership, mentoring others, communicating with all levels of an organization internally and externally, being adaptable, creative, collaborative, and comfortable working independently and enjoys solving difficult problems
Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a DOD secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) or more years of work experiences with DOD related products
MATLAB/Simulink proficiency
Demonstrated experience modeling and performing analysis of integrated systems encompassing electronics, power electronics, control systems, sensors, and mechanical systems
Demonstrated ability in production issue resolution
PSpice proficiency
Zuken proficiency
Current DOD secret security clearance
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