Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the Glide Phase Interceptor

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Glide Phase Interceptor Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer Lead

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking an experienced Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer (EE) to lead the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) team at our Chandler, AZ facility. GPI is a new development product offering exciting opportunities and unique problem-solving challenges. The EE lead is the single point of contact responsible for all electrical systems on the GPI vehicle and interfacing to the existing launch system. This leadership position requires a unique personality with strong technical skills, development, documentation and requirements compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads Electrical Engineering (EE) team to develop the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) electrical design
• Oversees all aspects of electrical design ensuring compliance to established command media and customer requirements
• Single point of contact for all electrical engineering matters to multiple customers and peers which include the EE department, other functional departments, GPI program management and the GPI customer
• Collaborates with other product teams and disciplines to address EE requirement impacts into total system design
• Works in a team environment, leading team on a variety of tasks with adaptability and quick responses to unique challenges
• Performs Cost Account Management (CAM), reports variances, earned value, and provides inputs to program master schedule
• Develops and presents technical material to all levels of customers to represent the program and ensure compliance to all requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related STEM degree with 8 years of experience and or a master’s and 6 years of experience
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope 
• Strong engineering team leadership skills
• Strong technical and decision making
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, and presenting
• Ability to travel up to 20% of time, including international travel

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in STEM
• Cost Account Management and Earned Value reporting
• Experience working in a multi-discipline Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure
• Previous interceptor missile system design experience
• Interceptor or missile launch experience
• Detail orientated approach with methodical problem-solving skills
• Experience with small form factor flight avionics packaging design oversight
• Experience documenting/developing/deriving/following system and product requirements

Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00

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.