Depot Level Electrical Engineer

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Huntsville, AL +1 · Electrical

Electrical Engineer role focused on designing, developing, and documenting engineering data for the repair, upgrade, and sustainment of complex electronic boxes and electrical equipment in a depot environment. Responsibilities include creating troubleshooting guides, repair instructions, electrical schematics, performing maintenance inspections, leading root-cause analysis, authoring technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 2-5 years of experience, and an active Secret clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Create and maintain troubleshooting guides, fault‑isolation procedures, and repair instructions for power‑distribution units, wiring harnesses, control panels, and other LRUs.
  2. Produce, review, and approve electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and installation specifications using AutoCAD/E‑CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical).
  3. Perform preventive‑maintenance inspections and condition‑based monitoring (IR thermography, vibration analysis); generate reliability and trend reports.
  4. Lead Root‑Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure‑Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) on recurring issues and recommend corrective actions.
  5. Author and control technical documentation: work orders, test procedures, as‑built drawings, maintenance manuals, and configuration records.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited program or a closely related discipline
  • 2-5 years of hands-on electrical maintenance or engineering in a depot, OEM, or military-support setting
  • Active Secret clearance
  • 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)

Nice to have

  • 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

What the JD emphasized

  • Active Secret clearance required.