Electrical Engineer 5

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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 u2014 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. If forging a secure future excites you, look no further Northrop Grummanu2019s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As an Electrical Engineer u2013 Level 5 your role at Huntsville, AL will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security interests. Ready to join forces with our visionary team? Northrop Grumman designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. We are currently seeking an experienced Staff Electrical Engineer to join our A vionics Design and Test engineering team in our NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, AL offices. The Staff Electrical Engineer is responsible for development and execution of integrated tests for the advanced booster avionics of the Space Launch System (SLS) vehicle to contract requirements. The SLS is the primary manned launch vehicle for NASAu2019s Artemis program. The candidateu2019s major responsibilities include (though not exclusively): + Support electrical component system integration design and tests. + Create and sustain engineering documentation products (drawings, specifications, design and analysis reports, test plans, test reports, etc.) + As a Materiel Review Board (MRB) Design Engineer (DE) present nonconformance dispositions and analyses. + Oversee and conduct integrated testing for development, qualification and acceptance of flight electrical systems/components. Your mission, should you choose to accept: + Technical Point of Contact for the Booster avionics message table definition and implementation. + Understand current and future parameter definitions (contained in the message table) that provide descriptive communications identifying the commands between the SLS main flight computer (to execute a specific function) as well as the health and status of each avionics Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) in the SLS boosters. + Support design efforts and tests as well as provide engineering support for avionics flight hardware and systems including: + Understand current and creation of new booster simulation models for the System Integration Lab (SIL) + Create and execute test plans and associated procedures + Receive & inspect avionics hardware, assemble and test hardware, conduct tests and analyze data of the same + Forward Assembly/Aft Skirt Acceptance Check-Out (ACO) support + Booster assembly Integration and Test Checkout (ITCO) + Launch console support + Support Program Management office on engineering labor estimates, schedule, and procurement activities. + Support other element Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in integration and optimization of engineering products and processes. + Support hardware discrepancy (MRB) activities. + Other duties as assigned Why you? Youu2019re the candidate weu2019re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators. Basic Qualifications: + Bacheloru2019s degree in Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent with 12 years of professional experience u2013 OR u2013 Masteru2019s degree with 10 years of professional experience u2013 OR u2013 PhD with 8 years of professional experience. + Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance be a US citizen. + Experience with the design, analysis, and test of flight electrical systems. + Familiarity with common aerospace bus architectures (e.g., MIL-STD-1553, EIA-422) + Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment as part of a multi-discipline team + Excellent written and oral communications skills. + Excellent time management and organizational skills. + Excellent interpersonal skills working in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications: + Working knowledge of Analog, Digital, and Instrumentation systems + Experience with Material Review Board and resolving discrepant hardware + Previous experience with Space Transportation System (STS) hardware or other Space Launch System Vehicle Avionics hardware + Understanding of Configuration Management practices (e.g., Change Request/Change Notice) generation + Proficiency with Cirrus cable harness test equipment + Proficiency with generation and execution of electronic manufacturing planning. + Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment as part of a multi-discipline team + Excellent written and oral communications skills. + Excellent time management and organizational skills. + Excellent interpersonal skills working in a team environment. Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Created: 2026-01-29