Full-Time

Associate Power Systems and Controls Engineer

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Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$62.2k - $112.9kAnnually

+ Bonus

Entry

West Valley City, UT, USA

Relocation assistance may be available.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Control Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Power Systems Engineering
Required Skills
AutoCAD
Requirements
  • BS in Electrical Engineering
  • Position may be filled at a higher level requiring BS in Electrical Engineering and 2 years experience
  • Power system design experience
  • Industrial control design experience
  • PLC systems and programming experience
  • Motion Control experience
  • Servo motor and drive experience
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work in the field, climb ladders, work outside and work in congested areas.
Responsibilities
  • Work as part of a multi-disciplined project team
  • Comprehensive power system design, control systems, and machine safety experience.
  • Ability to manage large complex projects with skills in power, control and electrical industrial automation.
  • Design power and control systems for industrial process equipment used in the manufacturing of solid propulsion rocket motors, manufacturing facilities and manufacturing equipment.
  • Have a working knowledge of how to program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) used to control a variety of equipment, processes, machine tools, and robotics, including Allen Bradley PLC’s and Rockwell Software.
  • Design low & medium voltage power distribution systems; specify power distribution equipment, transformers and switch gear; MCC’s, power distribution panels, high resistance grounds, UPS’s and back-up generators.
  • Develop control philosophies and P&ID’s.
  • Design electrical control systems using Allen-Bradley PLC’s and Schneider SmartX controllers.
  • Develop the following types of electrical drawings: P&ID’s, one-line diagrams, schematics, panel arrangements, bill of materials, device layouts, power distribution, control distribution, loop diagrams, panel schedules, conduit layouts and grounding plans.
  • Design, specify, and program servo drives & variable frequency drives (VFD) for all types of motor control applications.
  • Design the following other types of support systems: Fire detection and reporting systems, camera & audio surveillance systems, lightning & grounding protection systems, ethernet & fiber communications systems.
  • Oversee installation and startup of newly designed systems with both internal craft & outside contractors.
  • Oversee an electrical project from conception to completion.
  • The ability to develop drawing packages using AutoCAD.
  • Provide detailed cost estimates for project design and implementation.
  • Develop electrical maintenance guidelines for industrial equipment.
  • Work with maintenance craftsmen to troubleshoot issues.
  • Project management with supervision over all aspects of a project including mechanical, civil, and other crafts overseeing budget and schedule.

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions primarily for government clients, including the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. The company specializes in areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and C4ISR, which encompasses command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Their products and services are developed through extensive research and development, manufacturing, and integration of advanced technologies. Northrop Grumman stands out from competitors by focusing on long-term contracts that ensure a steady revenue stream, leveraging its expertise and proven track record in the highly specialized aerospace and defense market. The company's goal is to maintain a strong market position by continuously innovating and providing comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$192.2M

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for cybersecurity boosts Northrop Grumman's contract opportunities.
  • Hypersonic weapons development aligns with Northrop Grumman's strategic projects.
  • U.S. government space initiatives present growth opportunities for Northrop Grumman.

What critics are saying

  • China's control over antimony threatens Northrop Grumman's supply chain.
  • Surging antimony prices could impact Northrop Grumman's cost structure.
  • Loss of Colin Miller to Boeing may affect Northrop Grumman's strategic leadership.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems and AI-driven defense technologies.
  • The company is a leader in integrated C4ISR solutions for multi-domain operations.
  • Northrop Grumman's space segment benefits from increased U.S. space defense budgets.

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