Depot Level Electrical Engineer - R10236183
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.Position Overview:
Organization: Sustainment – Depot Operations
Design, develop, and document all engineering data required to repair, upgrade, and sustain complex electronic boxes (LRUs) and associated electrical equipment in a depot environment. The role drives reliability, safety, and continuous‑improvement for depot‑supported systems.
Core Responsibilities:
Create and maintain troubleshooting guides, fault‑isolation procedures, and repair instructions for power‑distribution units, wiring harnesses, control panels, and other LRUs.
Produce, review, and approve electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and installation specifications using AutoCAD/E‑CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical).
Perform preventive‑maintenance inspections and condition‑based monitoring (IR thermography, vibration analysis); generate reliability and trend reports.
Lead Root‑Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure‑Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) on recurring issues and recommend corrective actions.
Author and control technical documentation: work orders, test procedures, as‑built drawings, maintenance manuals, and configuration records.
Coordinate with mechanics, logistics, quality inspectors, and external vendors to schedule and execute repair and upgrade tasks.
Enforce compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and depot‑specific safety programs; conduct safety briefings and hazard assessments.
Support equipment upgrades and retrofits, including UPS, battery systems, and PLC‑based control installations.
Manage configuration control of engineering data within the depot CMMS (SAP PM, IBM Maximo, or equivalent).
Participate in Sustainment team meetings, provide status updates, and contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited program or a closely related discipline
(level 2) - Minimum 2 years of hands‑on electrical maintenance or engineering in a depot, OEM, or military‑support setting.
(Level 3) - Minimum 5 years of hands‑on electrical maintenance or engineering in a depot, OEM, or military‑support setting.
Active Secret clearance required.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical/EPLAN/SolidWorks Electrical
Knowledge of power distribution, grounding, UPS, and battery systems
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
Familiarity with CMMS (SAP PM, IBM Maximo & Electrical Test Equipment)
Preferred Qualifications:
IPC Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Certified
OSHA 30‑Hour General Industry
PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Schneider)
Condition‑based monitoring tools (IR thermography, vibration analysis)
Hazardous Materials/HAZMAT handling (batteries, fuel cells)
Advanced use of AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or SolidWorks Electrical for large‑scale schematic control
Experience with configuration‑management tools (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill)
Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams during complex repair projects
Strong written communication for technical documentation and training materials
