Electrical Engineer Level 2 - Power Subsystems

Northrop Grumman

. Assist with architecting, manufacturing, testing, and mission control operation of spacecraft power generation, storage, and distribution systems .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeDulles • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $91,800 - $137,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering principles, spacecraft power generation, and distribution systems, with strong capabilities in technical analysis, project management, and communication. Holds an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance and possesses a solid understanding of systems engineering and spaceflight electronics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical EngineeringSpacecraft Power SubsystemsTechnical Project ManagementTop-Secret ClearanceSystems Engineering Principles

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Hard Skills

Power Generation SystemsPower Distribution SystemsVoltage Drop AnalysisEnergy Balance AnalysisFuse SizingTransient AnalysisEquipment Degradation AnalysisSubsystem Requirements ManagementTechnical TradesIntegration & Test Support

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsSelf-StarterProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeTop-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance

Industry Keywords

Spacecraft Power AvionicsSolar ArraysGround Failures AnalysisIn-Orbit AnomaliesEarned Value ReportingSpaceflight Electronics Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with architecting, manufacturing, testing, and mission control operation of spacecraft power generation, storage, and distribution systems
Responsible for technical, cost, and schedule performance of the space vehicle electrical power subsystem
Apply electrical engineering principles to adapt or improve heritage design features
Prepare and present analysis materials for design reviews and major customer meetings
Analyze and architect spacecraft power avionics, batteries, and solar arrays
Provide subcontractor technical and project management oversight
Perform technical trades
Support development and testing during Integration & Test
Support post-launch mission operations
Perform voltage drop, energy balance, fuse sizing, transient, and equipment degradation analyses
Generate, decompose, and manage subsystem requirements
Analyze ground failures and in-orbit anomalies
Perform earned value reporting for the cost account
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience OR Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience
Active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance required at time of application
Solid background and understanding of electrical engineering
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Broad technical expertise and working knowledge of other related disciplines
Self-starter able to drive items through to closure within desired need dates
Basic working knowledge of spacecraft power subsystems preferred
Basic understanding of systems engineering principles preferred
Familiarity with spaceflight electronics development preferred
Must obtain final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance
Willingness to work some night/weekend shifts and travel domestically and internationally
Travel up to 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off
Overtime eligibility may be available
Shift differential may be available
Discretionary bonus may be available
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business