Full-Time

Electrical Control Systems Engineer/PLC Programmer

Lv 2 / Lv3

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Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$83.3k - $124.9kAnnually

+ Bonus

Mid, Senior

Wayzata, MN, USA

No relocation assistance available.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Control Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM plus 2 years of experience; OR a master’s degree in STEM plus 0 of experience.
  • Experience with designing and programming process automation and industrial controls.
  • Experience with communications, data networks and data collection.
  • Able to travel up to 50% of the time both domestic and international in hands on environments.
Responsibilities
  • Coordination of efforts to modernize industrial control systems and hardware.
  • Specify, document, design, test, and maintain data acquisition and control systems using PLC-based technology.
  • Create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming, simulation, and testing.
  • Develop Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for control and acquisition systems.
  • Selection and sizing of instrumentation (pressure, temperature, strain, flow, etc.).
  • Update and develop Instrument & Controls documents such as: IO lists, instrument lists, wiring schematics, loop diagrams, Electrical Instrument & Controls specifications.
  • Coordinating the design & documentation of safe & affordable manufacturing processes with Project Engineering, Tooling, Quality, Facility & Production personnel.
  • Establish monitoring for Key Process Parameters using Statistical Process Control.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement in existing processes, conducting trials & verifications for improvements through a robust change process, and implementing verified changes.
  • Non-Conformance investigation to determine Root cause & Corrective Action for Process related non-conformances.
  • Defining requirements for new/repaired facilities equipment used in the manufacturing of ammunition products.
  • Assist in developing the scope of work and related estimates for proposal activity.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience implementing controls solutions and programing HMIs.
  • Experience with digital/analog control and measurement.
  • Experience with standard communications protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, CANBUS, etc.).
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface with an organization at all levels.
  • Skilled in working with Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of IEC 61131-3.
  • Past experience in an environment containing energetic and/or explosive materials.
  • Past experience successfully working with highly diverse teams and with foreign cultures.

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions, focusing on areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and space operations. The company develops and integrates complex systems that support government and commercial clients, particularly the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. Its products and services include systems for command and control, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR), as well as logistics and modernization solutions. Northrop Grumman differentiates itself from competitors through its extensive research and development efforts and a strong track record in securing long-term contracts, which provide a stable revenue stream. The company's goal is to maintain its leadership position in the aerospace and defense market by continuously innovating and delivering 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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What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Northrop Grumman's innovation in unmanned vehicles.
  • The U.S. DoD's budget rise for missile defense aligns with Northrop's interceptor production.
  • Digital transformation in defense is supported by Northrop's adoption of Planisware Enterprise.

What critics are saying

  • International competitors like BAE Systems are expanding in the U.S. defense market.
  • Supply chain issues may delay the B-21 Raider program, affecting contract deadlines.
  • Government demand for enhanced cybersecurity could raise operational costs for Northrop Grumman.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems, like the Manta-Ray drone for the U.S. Navy.
  • The company integrates AI in C4ISR systems, enhancing real-time data processing capabilities.
  • Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle targets the growing space-based defense systems market.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Performance Bonus