Electrical Engineer (Level 2 or 3)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Aurora
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 seeking an Electrical Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join our team. This position is based in Aurora, Colorado. Our teams are hiring Electrical Engineers within areas of focus: Cable Harness design, Circuit Card design and electrical analysis. Looking for experience in any of the following: Product life cycle, Teamcenter, line loss analysis, derating analysis, bent pin analysis, signal integrity analysis etc. Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following: Lead and collaborate on the electrical designs analysis and integration of hardware systems ensuring adherence to changing requirements and specifications. Hardware systems are primarily but not limited to Ground RF Systems with COTS and Custom COTS equipment, Antenna and RF front end equipment, Racks with AC and DC power supplies along with rack mounted computers Author and/or review of engineering deliverables consisting of one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, data sheets, requirement specifications, hazardous area classification drawings, electrical analysis and electrical power studies. Identify and communicate risks and opportunities involving the electrical designs Finalize/update drawings, incorporation of drawing and documentation redlines. Develop and present data packages consisting of artifacts and analysis results to program leadership and customers during Design Reviews and Technical Exchange Meetings Support equipment maintenance, moves, and deployment of equipment and integration of compute equipment into environments for development and deployment. Experience/interest in power/cooling or site construction and traveling to support installation and configuration events would be a plus. Participate in lower-level to system-level testing and verification processes, ensuring hardware meets all specified requirements and standards. Conduct troubleshooting and modifications on existing hardware designs to enhance performance and reliability. An understanding of networking and infrastructure principles and design Utilize clear technical writing to document design alterations, prepare status reports, and develop design specifications and validation plans. Maintain a proactive attitude in meetings with cross-functional teams, demonstrating initiative and professionalism while engaging with colleagues and stakeholders. Position may require occasional travel to support field activities and hardware deployment. CONUS and OCONUS travel possible. Basic Qualifications: Level 2:Electrical Engineer : Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 2 years of experience; or 0 years of work experience with a Master’s Degree Level 3:Principal Electrical Engineer : Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 5 years of experience; or 3 years of experience with a Master’s Degree; or 1 Year of experience with a PhD. Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years at the time of application Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) Knowledge of Electrical Principles Experience in conducting analysis on electrical designs Experience using Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, Power Point with knowledge of MS Project and Engineering Scheduling tools or applications. Experience with electrical/power systems, cable/harness, circuit card, controls systems and/or electrical hardware design/analysis. Knowledgeable of using the Mentor Graphics Capital/Xpedition tool or equivalents Experience reviewing engineering specifications, schematics and/or drawings with the ability to translate customer driven requirements into specifications. Preferred Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and succinctly to both Government and corporate leadership. Experience resolving issues and providing technical support Capable of working with minimal direction and in team environments. Experience with ETAP or SKM PTW32 for short circuit analysis, coordination studies, and arc flash studies. Proficiency with Mentor Graphics, Siemens NX, and Teamcenter. Electrical design experience in CAD such as NX/Revit Experience working with external customers to meet program expectations in a timely and efficient manner. Experience with maintenance and reliability engineering Experience using the following tools: ANSYS, MATLAB, or equivalents Teamcenter/CPLM experience Continuous Process Improvement experience Experience with Agile Knowledge of industry codes and standards, such as the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Building Code (IBC) and Unified Facilities Criteria. Knowledge of various data transmission formats (eg. Serial, TCP/IP, Fiber etc) Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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