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Controls and Systems Electrical Engineering Lead Level
Company | Northrop Grumman |
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Location | Sunnyvale, CA, USA |
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Salary | $110300 – $206000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years related experience; or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline 3 years related experience.
- 3 years of experience in controls design and analysis.
- Experience implementing designs.
- Solid understanding of control systems.
- Solid understanding of electrical engineering concepts and designs.
- Solid understanding of electrical machines.
- Demonstrated technical team leadership.
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for system analysis.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of engineers to explore, design, develop, and test control systems and related hardware for Turbine Generators.
- Develop control system architectures including establishing requirements.
- Review control system hardware, firmware, and software designs.
- Create system models that demonstrate control system performance characteristics including stability analysis.
- Review DC bus architectures, including associated AC-DC conversion power electronics.
- Create and evaluate grounding diagrams.
- Ensure designs meet EMI requirements.
- Develop and review position sensor designs.
- Ensure control system analog or digital circuits correctly interface with external sensors or actuators.
- Review and evaluate amplifier and power switching designs.
- Have an understanding of magnetic bearing and generator designs.
- Manage and act as primary point of contact for control system hardware supplier.
- Troubleshoot issues that arise during component or system testing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with electric machines for marine propulsion applications.
- Experience with naval nuclear propulsion programs.
- Experience with Magnetic Bearings.
- Experience with voltage and speed controls.
- Leadership experience and interest.