Electrical Engineer - Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: No

Description

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Electrical Engineer – Level 2 to join our team in Charlotte, NC. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

An organization within Northrop Grumman’s, SYNOPTICS is the world-wide leader in the growth, fabrication, and coating of crystalline materials used in laser systems. These “solid-state” laser crystals are used in products ranging from medical lasers to military laser systems.

The Charlotte facility has been operating for over 60 years in the laser industry and has developed the reputation of providing the highest quality products with timely deliveries.

Within the facility, solid-state oxide and fluoride crystals are grown from a high-temperature melt. SYNOPTICS has full optical fabrication capabilities for various plano and spherical geometries. SYNOPTICS serves the photonics and optics industry across the globe.

Learn more about SYNOPTICS at our website: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/synoptics/.

SYNOPTICS is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support facilities engineering and manufacturing operations, with a focus on power distribution, control logic, and equipment wiring for growth stations and other electrically driven equipment. This role requires hands-on troubleshooting skills, the ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics, and close collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and EHS to ensure reliable, compliant site infrastructure.

In this job, you will:

• Provide electrical engineering support for facilities team and manufacturing operations, focusing on power distribution, control logic, and equipment wiring.
• Troubleshoot and support growth station power supplies and associated control circuitry.
• Work with VFDs (variable frequency drives), including setup, parameter adjustments, and basic diagnostics.
• Interpret and develop electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for projects and troubleshooting.
• Participate in miscellaneous facilities projects, including some that are mechanical or infrastructure-related, as part of the broader facilities team.
• Support preventive maintenance and reliability efforts for electrical systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with internal teams and contractors, and partner with EHS to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Engineering experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or facilities environment.
• Knowledge of power distribution systems, protective devices, and grounding.
• Experience with control logic and wiring (motor controls, relays, interlocks, sensors).
• Familiarity with power supplies (AC/DC) and troubleshooting common issues.
• Hands-on experience working with electrically driven equipment (e.g., motors, pumps, fans).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with industrial controls including PLC hardware and programs
• Experience with building automation, control panels and field sensors.
• Experience with single and 3-phase distribution systems, switchgear and equipment up to 480 VAC.
• Familiarity with computer aided drawing software for electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00
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 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.