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Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer – 6 - Deputy Subsystems Lead GPI Kill Vehicle

Northrop GrummanChandler, AZFull-time

This position serves as the Deputy Subsystems Lead for electrical engineering on the GPI Kill Vehicle program, a strategic defense initiative. The role bridges technical leadership and engineering management, requiring the successful candidate to guide a team of engineers in developing and integrating complex electrical systems while ensuring compliance with program objectives and technical standards. The ideal candidate brings extensive electrical engineering experience, demonstrated leadership abilities, and a strong background in aerospace or defense systems. This opportunity suits senior engineers ready to step into leadership while remaining hands-on with technical challenges, particularly those with experience in vehicle subsystems, power management, or avionics integration.

Requirements

Senior-level electrical engineering experience with expertise in vehicle or aerospace subsystemsDemonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teamsStrong background in complex electrical system design and integrationExperience with defense or aerospace programs and their technical requirementsAbility to communicate effectively across technical and program management stakeholdersActive security clearance or ability to obtain one
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Listed August 3, 2026 · Verify details with the employer before applying.

About Northrop Grumman

2,700+ AZ employees across Chandler (launch vehicles/missile defense), Gilbert (satellite manufacturing), and Mesa/Sierra Vista.