Sr./Principal Lithium-Ion Battery Engineer - Space / Satellite Systems (Dulles, VA OR Gilbert, AZ)

Job description

Requisition ID: R
Category: Engineering
Location: Dulles - VA, United States of America
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: None
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1

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 have an opening for a Lithium-Ion Battery Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Tactical Space organization. This position will be located in Dulles, VA or Gilbert, AZ.

In this role you will:

Perform analysis of complex battery systems
Without detailed direction, decompose system level requirements and related performance criteria to the battery system level
Develop a performance specification and subcontract statement of work
Lead the effort to incorporate a wide range of battery architectures into a variety of Northrop Grumman satellite systems
With general direction, plan, prepare, and complete all design and development activities and provide technical oversight to subcontractors
Perform all detailed analysis and follow up to assure compliance with all technical, program and contractual requirements
Develop a detailed test program to evaluate battery systems in accordance with stated requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Responsible for technical, cost and schedule performance for a variety of space-flight battery development and procurement efforts
Participate in pre-proposal cost and technical assessments
Participate in internal customer and external subcontract design reviews
Assist in establishing written best practices, guidelines, procedures and instructions for proper handing and test of batteries on the ground and on orbit

Basic Qualifications:

This role can be filled at the Senior Principal or Principal level.

Sr. Principal Engineer:

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field (preferably Electrical Engineering) with 9 yrs. of experience; Master's Degree with 7 yrs. of experience, or a PhD with 4 yrs.
2-3 years' experience with batteries

Principal Engineer:

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field (preferably Electrical Engineering) with 5 yrs. of experience; Master's
Degree with 3 yrs. of experience, or a PhD
2-3 years' experience with batteries

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Lithium Ion battery charge/discharge control, energy balance analysis, depth of discharge analysis, battery sizing and design
Background and basic understanding of analog & digital electronics as well as batteries of varying chemistries
Basic working knowledge of spacecraft power subsystems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
TS/SCI Clearance

The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA's Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants. Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules: For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work

For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.

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Salary Range: 79400 - 119200
Salary Range 2: 114100 - 171100

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 () we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by your start date if it is after January 18th. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.