Principal Electrical Engineer - Lead Common Cable Team Security Clearance

Position: Principal Electrical Engineer 3 - Lead Common Cable Team with Security Clearance
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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.

Lead Common Cable Team - Level 3 Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible.

With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. This position is for a Lead Principal Electrical Engineer to support the Common Cable Team (CCT) helping amongst all programs at Space Systems Sector, Launch and Exploration Division, Launch Systems Business Unit in Chandler, AZ. The Chandler group performs cradle-to-grave engineering on many of their launch vehicles.

They are working on approximately 15 separate vehicles at any given time, among them are Antares, Minotaur, Pegasus, GMD, Sentinel, and many more. Their products serve a variety of purposes including ISS (International Space Station) cargo re-supply, deploying defense satellites, developing missile interceptor technology, and providing much needed target vehicles to better hone our military capability. This means you can be part of the design, operations planning, ground support development, analysis, testing, integration, launch operations and more.

There is plenty to do and learn that will reinforce your existing skillsets while also helping you learn what it takes to get a rocket to lift off and achieve orbit. Our department has a good variety of sub-groups to choose from where you can roll up your sleeves to become an industry expert or opt to pursue a more well-rounded approach while learning a little about everything.

Job Duties:

Based on specific objectives, perform analysis, design, and/or test of complex designs. Perform comprehensive review of internal, external and range requirements to support launch vehicle system level design and vehicle subsystem design. As an Electrical Common Cable Team Lead, you will be responsible for the design of electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication and high-speed data signal, selection of harness components and hardware, connectors, backshells, cable and wire.

Also understanding and application of EMI/RFI and harness shielding. Creation of harness detail and installation drawings. Support design configuration development and trade studies, provide technical guidance for hardware installation. Support the assembly and testing of cables and harnesses and maintain and report on activity schedule and technical status and find opportunities for improvements and operational cost and schedule savings. Mentor other engineers from a technical standpoint as well as perform senior peer review.

Collaborate early and often with other engineering disciplines and operations/manufacturing groups.

Job Responsibilities:

* Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in electrical engineering and related disciplines to evaluate designs and provide technical guidance.

* Lead a team of electrical engineers focused on cable design in a dynamic and high-demand environment.

* Oversee, prioritize, and balance program workloads across the team to meet project requirements and deadlines.

* Serve as the primary point of contact for team progress and deliverable status.

* Study basic design concepts and criteria for more complex problems.

* Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to address cable requirements and resolve issues impacting system design.

* Apply a thorough understanding of company electrical engineering technical standards to ensure compliance and quality in designs.

* Foster a collaborative and positive team environment by contributing constructively to discussions and supporting team decisions.

* Escalate concerns or issues appropriately when resolution is beyond the team's scope.

* Assess and manage design uncertainties and risks while ensuring deadlines are met.

* Prepare…