Associate/Electrical Engineer (Level 1 OR 2)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

The Launch Vehicles (LV) Sentinel Program Promontory Electrical I&T Engineer will assist in the execution of all phases of Electrical I&T engineering objectives from inception through delivery. This role is responsible for implementing Electrical I&T engineering statement of work requirements and accounting for cost and schedule objectives.  This role will develop, test, and troubleshoot a variety of Electrical operations on the missile assembly, ground support equipment, and other interfaces.  This role will work closely with design to implement design for manufacturability, conduct performance tests, and verify design requirements in the build. 

Due to the sensitive nature of our work this is a fully on-site position in Promontory, UT. Relocation benefits are not available.

Job Summary: 

Candidate shall possess a general electrical engineering background and have a basic understanding of system-level manufacturing and testing concepts as they apply to integration of complex systems. Duties will require daily contact with booster hardware, solid rocket motors, and ground support equipment. Candidate will be responsible for assisting senior staff in the final system-level integration and test of air launched and static test vehicles. Under guidance of senior staff, specific duties may include: contribute to the development of detailed work instructions, processes and procedures directing the assembly and test of launch vehicle systems; read and interpret electrical engineering drawings and translate requirements into work instructions; coordinate integration activities and schedules with operations supervisors, program engineers and various customer organizations; document hardware defects and test anomalies, and develop and implement robust and effective corrective actions; identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and participate in implementation; support delivery operations, as required. Ability to write in clear technical terms, good interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate with engineers from various backgrounds, and knowledge of standard PC application software are required.  Basic knowledge of electrical and electronic system design is a plus. Occasional business travel may be required (< 20%). 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Support authoring, review, and publication of work instructions for detailed assembly integration and test work 

• Support initial engineering stand-up of activities and transition into production operations and future sustainment 

• Support plans and schedules (4-10s) for Launch Vehicles activities in Promontory, Utah 

• Support the requirements, milestones, and organizational infrastructure to sustain and deliver on the contractual obligations 

• Support the development of engineering Statement of Work, schedule, and quality processes and procedures 

• Maintain close coordination with Engineering Manager on engineering activities and milestones 

• Participates in daily escalation and tiered meeting structures 

• Support the engineering requirements definition for the new Booster Integration Facility and storage bunkers, along with required support equipment when the program transitions to full rate production, and support the facility construction through to completion to meet program schedule 

• Occasional business travel may be required (< 20%) 

This position may be filled as an Associate Electrical Engineer (Level 1) or Electrical Engineer (Level 2)

Basic Qualifications: 

• Level 1: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Engineering preferred) 

• Level 2: Minimum of Bachelor's de