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Principal Electrical Engineer III

Northrop GrummanChandler, AZFull-time$95,300.00 - $142,900.00

This engineer will contribute to complex aerospace programs spanning requirements development, system design, qualification testing, launch support, and failure investigation. The position works within a multidisciplinary Space Systems organization responsible for developing and sustaining multiple launch vehicles and defense systems. Key responsibilities include leading test programs, analyzing performance data, reviewing designs, resolving technical issues, and presenting findings to customers and management. The engineer will also mentor peers, participate in trade studies, assess technical risks, and coordinate with manufacturing, operations, and other integrated product teams. This opportunity suits an experienced electrical engineer who is comfortable with high-consequence systems, hands-on test equipment, technical leadership, and government-cleared work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 5 years of experience, or a master’s degree with 3 years of experienceU.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance or higher at applicationExperience designing, testing, integrating, or deploying electrical components or subsystemsAbility to lead qualification, acceptance, characterization, and troubleshooting testsExperience with engineering documentation, requirements decomposition, and formal design reviewsKnowledge of missile systems, test equipment, and MATLAB or Python data analysis preferred
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2,700+ AZ employees across Chandler (launch vehicles/missile defense), Gilbert (satellite manufacturing), and Mesa/Sierra Vista.

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