Controls and Systems Electrical Engineering Lead Level 3/4 at Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale, CA

Requisition ID: R10189196
• Category: Engineering
• Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1
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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Controls and Systems Electrical Engineering Level 3/4 Lead based out of Sunnyvale, CA. This role is part of the advanced development team that will be developing next generation technology and architecture for propulsion and power generation machinery for US Navy submarines. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.
What you'll get to do:
The Controls and Systems Electrical Engineering Lead Level 3/4 will lead a team of engineers to explore, design, develop, and test our control systems and its related hardware for our Turbine Generators. This position requires the ability to lead a multidiscipline team, manage and complete tasks within budget and schedule, and turn ideas into reality. In addition to providing project and technical leadership you will be asked to perform the following:

• Develop control system architectures including establishing requirements
• Review control system hardware, firmware, and software designs
• Create system models that demonstrate control system performance characteristics including stability analysis
• Review DC bus architectures, including associated AC-DC conversion power electronics
• Create and evaluate grounding diagrams
• Ensure designs meet EMI requirements
• Develop and review position sensor designs
• Ensure control system analog or digital circuits correctly interface with external sensors or actuators.
• Review and evaluate amplifier and power switching designs
• Have an understanding of magnetic bearing and generator designs
• Manage and act as primary point of contact for control system hardware supplier
• Troubleshoot issues that arise during component or system testing
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below:
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years related experience; or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline 3 years related experience.
• 3 years of experience in controls design and analysis.
• Experience implementing designs.
• Solid understanding of control systems.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering concepts and designs.
• Solid understanding of electrical machines.
• Demonstrated technical team leadership.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for system analysis
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 8 years related experience; or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline 6 years related experience.
• 3 years of experience in controls design and analysis.
• Experience implementing designs.
• Solid understanding of control systems.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering concepts and designs.
• Solid understanding of electrical machines.
• Demonstrated technical team leadership.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for system analysis
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with electric machines for marine propulsion applications.
• Experience with naval nuclear propulsion programs.
• Experience with Magnetic Bearings.
• Experience with voltage and speed controls.
• Leadership experience and interest
Salary Range: $110,300 - $165,500
Salary Range 2: $137,400 - $206,000
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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.