Sentinel (GBSD) -Principal Guidance Computer Power Converter Des with Security Clearance

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. Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman's Space Systems sector is seeking for an Principal Circuit Design Engineer. This position is in our Strategic Deterrent Systems Division to execute the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the Sentinel Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program in support of the United States Air Force. This position will be located in Roy, UT. What You'll Get To Do: The GBSD program is seeking an Engineer Circuit Design to join our team of creative and diverse engineers as a Guidance Computer (GC) Power Converter Designer. The GC is a high reliability, radiation hardened flight controller for the GBSD Aerospace Vehicle (AVE). The GC contains digital processing, digital I/O, and analog actuator/power I/O electronics functions. Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:
* Designing, analyzing, and testing high-reliability DC to DC switch mode power converters and drive electronics operating in an aerospace environment.
* The engineer will be working through all phases of the development process, ranging from design to product qualification and delivery.
* Assist in developing power and control electronics architectures and generating requirements
* Conduct circuit design, analysis, and simulations
* Perform hardware testing and validation
* Provide manufacturing test support on deliverable hardwareAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space 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 positions 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. Job Qualifications: You'll Bring These Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) with 5 years' experience; 3 years' experience with a Master's degree; or 0 years' experience with a PhD.
* Must be a US citizen and have an active DOD Secret Clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years.
* Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance as a condition of continued employment
* Experience in power converter circuit design, analysis and/or verification
* Experience using PSpice and/or MathCADThese Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
* Experience with switch mode power supply design, analysis, and simulation
* Magnetics design experience for switch mode power supplies and filters
* PCB layout methods to achieve low noise
* Lab equipment experience, such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, etc.
* Experience with EMI per MIL-STD-461Salary Range: $90,400 - $135,600 Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 . 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 most positions. Apply Now Search All Jobs