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Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer IV

Northrop GrummanChandler, AZFull-time$118,600.00 - $178,000.00

This position supports Space Systems programs from early design and requirements definition through qualification, integration, launch operations, and post-test analysis. The engineer will evaluate complex electrical systems, lead test efforts, investigate failures, analyze performance data, and present technical findings to customers and management. The Chandler team works across numerous launch vehicle and defense programs, offering opportunities to specialize or contribute broadly across electrical engineering functions. Success requires strong collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and integrated product teams, along with a commitment to safety and quality. This role is well suited to an experienced electrical engineer who can provide technical direction, conduct peer reviews, mentor colleagues, and work effectively in a cleared aerospace environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 9 years of experience, or master’s degree with 7 years of experienceU.S. citizenshipCurrent and active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higherExperience designing, testing, integrating, or deploying electrical components or subsystemsAbility to lead technical analyses, test programs, troubleshooting, and failure investigationsExperience with missile systems, engineering documentation, test equipment, MATLAB, or Python 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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