Job Description

Description

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you rsquo;ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today!

We have an opening for an experienced, Top Secret cleared Electrical Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Tactical Space Systems organization. This position will be located in Dulles, VA.

As an Electrical Engineer on the Simulation Hardware team, you will perform simulation hardware work on large commercial and non-commercial space programs. You should have studies in the electrical engineering field with strong mechanical knowledge and abilities. As part of the Simulation Hardware team, you will develop hardware to implement closed loop simulation for avionics flight computers on Space Vehicle (SV) testbeds. You will define requirements based on the program rsquo;s needs, select hardware to simulate SV component data and control interfaces, define testbed harness connections to avionics units and interfaces for simulating SV components, and test and integrate the completed simulation testbed with the avionics units. You are also responsible for the design and fabrication of the Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) and testbed which make up the Flatsat simulation system. The EGSE test sets are used to checkout, integrate, and operate the Flatsat testbed with integrated avionics. These test sets provide power, control, and telemetry. You will be part of a small Flatsat Design Team supporting a number of programs.

Responsibilities include:

* Rack, panel, and cable design, electrical interconnects and schematics, developing certification procedures, and hardware checkout/troubleshooting
* Root cause determination, problem resolution and documentation
* Interface with subsystem design engineers, flight software engineers, systems engineers, parts procurement, and assembly technicians, in order to provide support for various Flatsat and EGSE tasks
* Focus on the full design cycle of EGSE, from conception through design to fabrication and integration/test.

Prior work in an engineering organization and the ability to learn and excel as part of a simulation hardware development team is beneficial. Ability to debug simulation hardware and software for avionics integration and test environments using common lab equipment is preferred. Excellent writing, reading, and speaking skills are expected as you will be involved in the entire Flatsat system development, test, and operations lifecycle. Familiarity with typical spacecraft avionics communication standards and basic electrical engineering practices is beneficial.

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Qualification

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor rsquo;s degree in a STEM field (ideally Electrical Engineering) with 2 years of experience; or Master rsquo;s degree; or PhD

Active TS or SCI clearance

Proficiency with integrated (analog, power, digital) hardware Design

Proficiency in rack design, panel design, cable design, and schematic layouts

Proficiency with lab test equipment such as DMMs and O-Scopes

Ability to operate electronic lab equipment for debug and troubleshooting

Familiarity with high speed serial interface protocol (TCPIP, SPACEWIRE, LVDS, RS422/485, 1553)

Proficiency with electrical and/or mechanical design tools (e.g., Zuken, Visio, CREO)

Technical leadership experience

Ability to work independently with minimal management oversight

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas in a clear and concise manner

Self-motivated and able to effectively work in small teams

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Experience with grounding and signal preservation techniques

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Strong analytical and diagnostic skills

Experience with Agile and DevSecOps

The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA rsquo;s Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants. Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical

Dental amp; Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs amp; Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health amp; Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)

For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.

Link: www.northropgrumman.com/benefits