Job ID: PG20161710-36957

With projected annual revenues in of nearly $4.5 billion, approximately 12,000 employees, and operations in about 20 states, Orbital ATK is a company on the move. Our mission is to ensure that our customers accomplish their mission — whether it’s a technological breakthrough, a satellite launch, or protecting our nation. The company is the world’s leading supplier of solid rocket motors, a leading provider of launch vehicles, satellites and other space systems, and the nation’s largest manufacturer of ammunition.

Orbital ATK is currently seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team in Chandler, AZ. The position requires an Active Secret clearance.

Role description & Responsibilities:

Work with a team of electrical engineers to support the Design, Integration and Testing. Support will include analyzing existing component designs and system architectures to understand and identify potential, unintended ‘sneak circuits’ in the overall system. The sneak circuit analysis effort will also include worst case circuit analysis and overall system grounding analysis. Responsible to understand system level customer requirements and how to derive lower level requirements in support of the analysis efforts. Other duties as required.

Required Experience, Skills and Attributes

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and seven years of related work experience or Master’s Degree and five years of related work experience or a PhD and two years of related experience. The position can be filled one level lower.
• The ability to perform engineering analyses for reports using tools such as PSpice or Matlab
• An understanding of ‘sneak circuit’ concepts and how to apply the available analytical tools.
• The ability to readily understand schematics, circuits, interconnect and cabling diagrams.
• Working knowledge of electrical and electronic system design, integration and test
• Some hands on test experience with electrical systems or components is required
• Ability to write test procedure and review test data to ensure that hardware is tested properly and passed all required tests
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as ability to communicate with engineers and other departments are important
• Documentation skills and experience on common PC desktop applications are also required
• Experience working in the aerospace industry strongly preferred

Orbital ATK is applying entrepreneurial thinking and commercial practices to deliver reliable, innovative and affordable products and services to our customers and grow our core areas while harnessing new technologies that will take our products – and your ideas – into the future. When encouraged to think beyond the ordinary, you’ll be amazed at what you can do!

Orbital ATK Flight Systems Group provides products and services that span the launch, missile systems and aerospace markets. We are a premier producer of solid rocket propulsion systems and specialty energetic products; a leading provider of small and medium class space launch vehicles for Civil, DoD and Commercial missions; a major supplier of interceptor boosters and target vehicles for missile defense; and a world class manufacturer of composite primary and secondary structures for commercial and military aircraft and launch vehicles.

If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, Orbital ATK is the company that will further your experience and career growth. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D