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Cable & Harness Electrical Engineer

Northrop Grumman

On-site
Redondo Beach, CA
Full-time
Mid Level
Senior
5+ yrs
$114k–$171kPosted 12h ago

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Job description

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Cable & Harness Electrical Engineer — a full-time, based in Redondo Beach, CA role ($114k–$171k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.

Cable & Harness Electrical Engineer - Level 3/4

Location: United States-California-Redondo Beach

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

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.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Cable & Harness Electrical Engineer - Level 3/4 to join the Vehicle Engineering Directorate within Western Region Engineering. In this role, you will support design, test, manufacturing, and procurement of DC and RF cable & harness assemblies and fixtures from multiple suppliers. This position is located onsite in Redondo Beach, CA.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Define and document electrical interconnects through coordination with system, subsystem, and unit engineers 
  • Incorporate project flow down requirements into the harness/cable design 
  • Prepare Preliminary Design Audit (PDA) and Critical Design Audit (CDA) data packages and support design reviews 
  • Assist in establishing harness/cable routing and segmentation 
  • Perform voltage drop analysis and capacitance studies 
  • Coordinate and document RF loss analysis 
  • Prepare and release equipment specifications, manufacturing assembly drawings, and interconnect diagrams 
  • Prepare fuse module, fusistor module, diode module, resistor module assembly drawings and test procedures 
  • Provide support to Manufacturing and Spacecraft Assembly and Test 

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for Cable & Harness Electrical Engineer - Level 3:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in STEM with 1 year of relevant experience
  • Must have active SCI access at the time of application or an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company, prior to the start date
  • Experience with procurement of aerospace hardware design and/or development of components
  • Experience in mechanical/electrical troubleshooting of components and equipment
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project

Basic Qualifications for Cable & Harness Electrical Engineer - Level 4:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in STEM with 4 years of relevant experience
  • Must have active SCI access at the time of application or an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company, prior to the start date
  • Experience with procurement of aerospace hardware design and/or development of components
  • Experience in mechanical/electrical troubleshooting of components and equipment
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Previous experience with the successful design and delivery of spacecraft and/or aircraft DC harnesses and RF cables
  • Demonstrated multidisciplinary skillset with the ability to work with manufacturing and other engineering disciplines
  • Knowledge of military standards of connectors, wires, and contacts for space applications such as MIL-C-38999, MIL-C-24308, MIL-DTL-83513, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-HDBK-83575, DOD-W-83575 
  • Proficient using harness design software tools such as Mentor Graphics, Routed Systems Design (RSD), CATIA, NX, Siemens Capital, Microsoft Access, Visio 

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Cable & Harness Electrical Engineer at Northrop Grumman?

The estimated salary range for Cable & Harness Electrical Engineer at Northrop Grumman is $114,000 - $171,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Cable & Harness Electrical Engineer at Northrop Grumman?

The required skills for Cable & Harness Electrical Engineer at Northrop Grumman include: Electrical Engineering, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, CATIA, Microsoft Access, Visio.

What is the seniority level for Cable & Harness Electrical Engineer at Northrop Grumman?

Cable & Harness Electrical Engineer at Northrop Grumman is a Mid Level / Senior level position.

How do I apply for Cable & Harness Electrical Engineer at Northrop Grumman?

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