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Northrop Grumman
Electrical Engineer/Principal Electrical Engineer - 17993
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What they do
An Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests products and systems that use or produce electricity, including power generators, electric motors, radar and navigation systems, and communication systems. Works on larger electrical systems rather than small electronic products or devices.
$128,079 / year median in California
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Electrical Engineer/Principal Electrical Engineer
- 17993 Northrop Grumman
- Oxnard, California
PERMANENT
Updated 06/2026 Job Description Job SummaryRELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
YesCLEARANCE TYPE
SecretTRAVEL:
Yes, 10 of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations history- from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.
What You'll Get To Do:
Chosen candidate will join the Sentinel Systems Engineering, Integration, & Test (SEIT) Business Unit's System Integration & Sustainment (SIS) Operating Unit and contribute to the Weapon System Integration (WSI) Electrical Design Integration (EDI) Team. This role will support the EDI Team with electrical system design, cross-segment integration, verification activities, and analyses for systems and subsystems. Candidates must be able to understand the intent of Weapon System designs and the engineering processes. The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate foundational electrical engineering knowledge with verbal and written communication skills are required. This position is for an Electrical Engineer with a broad background and wide interests whose expertise can be applied to the Sentinel program.Responsibilities may include:
May perform research, evaluation, and systems integration in electrical or electro-mechanical systems, cables, connectors, circuit card assemblies, power systems, computer systems, test equipment, and more. May create, assess, interpret, and recommend changes to engineering drawings May apply research to the planning, design, development, simulation and testing of electrical systems for use in military applications. Support analysis at all levels of total weapon system product lifecycle to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation and maintenance. Responsible for supporting the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions as well as the translation of customer requirements into electrical design specifications. Perform system modeling and simulation efforts and related design tasking to include technical whitepapers, presentations, stakeholder demos, etc. Support consistent design and testing processes across the weapon system An active learner of new design techniques and technologies. Ability to organize and prioritize job assignments and tasks.- Assist in determining unit-under-test test requirements and then translating those requirements into a test and repair operational environment Possess interpersonal skills to work effectively to understand system level interdependencies that impact electrical requirements and design constraints.
Basic Qualifications:
- US Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification Electrical Engineer (T02) Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent STEM related discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) from an accredited university with 2 years of relevant experience, 0 years of relevant experience with a Masters degree Minimum 1+ years working experience on ICBMs Minimum 1+ years working experience using CAD design tools (i.
Preferred Qualifications:
Past/Active employment with MMIII or Sentinel Weapon Systems Experience contributing towards various phases of a program lifecycle Experience with schematic design tools (e.g. Mentor Graphics, Zuken, etc.) Experience with networking and system architecture Experience with electro-mechanical or instrumentation system development and design Cable/harness design experience, especially following military, Northrop Grumman, and or aviation standards. Experience with CCA evaluation and design Experience using electrical measurement and test equipment As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80.
Primary Level Salary Range:
$87,600.00- $131,400.
Secondary Level Salary Range:
$108,800.00- $163,200.