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≈ $113k – $207k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Sunnyvale)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Northrop Grumman is an American defence contractor whose oldest predecessor was founded in 1939, and which took its present form through the 1994 combination of Northrop and Grumman. It builds strategic systems including the B-21 Raider bomber and the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile programme, military and civil space systems, radars and electronic warfare equipment, autonomous aircraft, and mission systems and software for the United States armed forces and allied governments. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it earns the large majority of its revenue from the American government and employs close to one hundred thousand people.
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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.

We are looking for you to join our Launcher Electronics Group as an Electrical Design Engineer Level 2/ 3 for the development and ongoing support of new and existing electrical designs used in surface ship and submarine launch control systems for the US Navy located in Sunnyvale, CA. The prospective candidate researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, and systems for Department of Defense, commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. The Strategic Launcher Directorate consists of incredible people with backgrounds in Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineers with focus on Control Systems and Electronics Design. The Launcher Electronics Group is one facet of the Hardware Engineering community here at Northrop Grumman, Sunnyvale, CA campus which also includes Mechanical Design, Thermal and Structural Analysis, and Materials Analysis to name a few. Our engineers find professional fulfillment in leading teams, performing cutting-edge research, and being in the forefront of the design process through our partnership with the program office business leadership.

The Launcher Electronics group is seeking anElectrical Design Engineer Level 2/ 3 with knowledge and experience with design and test of analog and digital circuitry, cable design, data acquisition systems, and electronic control systems including motors, mechanical actuators, and sensors. The candidate should also have a strong knowledge of electronic test equipment, test methods, and troubleshooting. The ability to work autonomously and be a self-starter are requirements for this position. This position located in Sunnyvale, CA.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on the qualifications listed below:

Basic Qualifications for an Electrical Design Engineer Level 2:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 2 years of related experience, a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 0 years of related experience
  • Experience with design of analog and digital circuits
  • Experience with data acquisition systems
  • Experience in cable design and manufacturing
  • Experience with standard electrical lab equipment - Oscilloscope, DMM, IR tester (or similar)
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting experience with electromechanical control systems and circuits
  • Experience designing and troubleshooting custom test setups.
  • US Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Basic Qualifications for a Electrical Design Engineer Level 3:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 5 years of related experience, a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 3 years of related experience
  • Experience with design of analog and digital circuits
  • Experience with data acquisition systems
  • Experience in cable design and manufacturing
  • Experience with standard electrical lab equipment - Oscilloscope, DMM, IR tester (or similar)
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting experience with electromechanical control systems and circuits
  • Experience designing and troubleshooting custom test setups.
  • US Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2 years of work experiences with DOD related products
  • PCB/CCB design ability and experience
  • Experience with Electromagnetic Interference testing and design for mitigation
  • MATLAB/Simulink proficiency
  • Labview and labwindows experience.
  • C/C++/C# proficiency
  • Understanding of FPGA concepts and programming
  • Current DOD secret security clearance
  • Grounding and EMI Design
  • Familiar with NFPA 70E
Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00The 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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