
Staff Electrical Engineer- 15876
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Job Description
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 is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO or Manhattan Beach CA, and will support the Sentinel program.
What You’ll Get To Do:
The qualified candidate will report to the Team Lead in C&L Infrastructure.
They will design, document, and test cables and or breakout boxes.
Conducts LRU interface research, process documents and collaborates with other engineers to determine best design for each set of cables.
Will integrate delivered LRUs under direction of the technical lead.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent STEM related discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) from an accredited university with 12 years of relevant experience, 10 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or 8 years of relevant experience with a PhD
US Citizenship with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
Electrical Engineer with some experience with hardware design
Proficient with any electrical CAD tool set
Must know how to design schematics and be good with detailed design work
Familiar with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) processes (any tool)
Comfortable understanding mil-specs and have an ability to understand and clarify system hardware requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
An active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Capital Logic, Harness, and Systems Architect tool experience
Experience with Siemens Team Center PLM
Hardware system architecture design and development experience
Electrical hardware design expertise (not just cables)
IPC 620 experience
Facility wiring experience (power or low voltage signal) including NFPA-70
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
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Job Details
- Category
- Electrical
- Employment Type
- Full time
- Location
- 2300 Northrop Grumman Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80919, US
- Posted
- Dec 10, 2025, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 5, 2026, 12:37 AM
- Compensation
- $161,000 - $241,400 per year
About Northrop Grumman
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