Principal Electrical Engineer (EE) to lead the GQM Program

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer (EE) to lead the GQM team at our Chandler, AZ facility. The EE lead is the single point of contact responsible for all electrical systems on the GQM targets vehicle and interfacing to the existing launch system. This leadership position requires a unique personality with good technical skills, development, documentation and requirements compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads Electrical Engineering (EE) team to develop the GQM electrical design, interface, and testing.
• 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, Tomcat program management and the 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 a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience, or a PhD and 1 years of experience.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance is required at time of application.
• Strong engineering team leadership skills
• Strong technical and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills: verbal and written
• Ability to travel up to 20% of time

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in STEM
• Cost Account Management and Earned Value reporting
• Previous system design experience
• Missile launch experience
• Detail orientated approach with methodical problem-solving skills
• Experience documenting/developing/deriving/following system and product requirements

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