Engineer, Electrical Level 1/2 – Power Subsystems

Northrop Grumman

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

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeDulles • Virginia • United StatesJunior💰 $76,200 - $114,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering principles, spacecraft power subsystems, and systems engineering, with strong capabilities in technical analysis, project management, and effective communication. Proven ability to support mission operations and manage technical performance in power generation and distribution systems.

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Electrical EngineeringSpacecraft Power SubsystemsTechnical Project ManagementCommunication SkillsSystems Engineering Principles

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Hard Skills

Voltage Drop AnalysisEnergy Balance AnalysisFuse SizingTransient AnalysisEquipment Degradation AnalysisPower RegulationElectrical TestingManufacturing ProcessesLi-Ion BatteriesSolar Arrays

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsSelf-StarterProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

SpacecraftPower GenerationPower DistributionMission ControlIntegration & TestPost-Launch OperationsTechnical TradesSubcontractor OversightDesign ReviewsCustomer Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with architecting, manufacturing, testing, and mission control operation of power generation, storage, and distribution systems
Support commercial communication, science/exploration, and crewed spacecraft missions
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 material 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 on-ground failures and in-orbit anomalies
Perform earned value reporting for the cost account
Work a 9/80 schedule with some night/weekend shifts and periodic domestic and international travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 months of professional experience
No clearance required to start
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 and see 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)
Some previous experience or rudimentary knowledge of Li-ion batteries, solar arrays, power regulation and conditioning circuitry, electrical testing, manufacturing processes, and human factors design
Ability to work some night/weekend shifts
Ability to travel domestically and internationally periodically
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Possible overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Annual bonuses
Long Term Incentives may be available for Vice President or Director positions