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Systems Engineer: Electrical - Level 1 or 2 (AHT)

Northrop GrummanChandler, AZFull-timeLevel 1: $65,800-$98,800; Level 2: $79,300-$118,900

This engineer will help develop electrical system architectures involving power distribution, data buses, interfaces, and subsystem interactions. The work includes translating mission and system objectives into traceable electrical requirements, reviewing interface documentation, and assessing communication performance and timing risks. The engineer will collaborate with electrical, avionics, software, systems, and test teams throughout design and integration, while contributing to technical reviews, risk management, and configuration control. Responsibilities also include supporting verification planning, hardware bring-up, interface checks, and functional testing. The opportunity suits an early-career electrical or systems engineer with aerospace interests, strong documentation skills, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance; experience with requirements tools, avionics buses, or complex aerospace platforms is advantageous.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field; Level 2 also accepts a master’s degreeLevel 1 requires 0 years of experience; Level 2 requires 2 years with a bachelor’s or 0 years with a master’sAbility to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and meet U.S. citizenship requirementsExperience with electrical systems engineering, requirements, architecture, or interface control documentsAbility to interpret and author system and electrical requirements and interface documentationWillingness to work onsite in Chandler and travel as needed
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Listed August 19, 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.