Northrop Grumman

Electrical/Principal Electrical Engineer - (16899 - 16900 & 16901)

Northrop Grumman$79K — $147K *
Roy, UT 84067In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2 years of related experience or a Master's with no experience for Electrical Engineer role.
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years of related experience or a Master's with 2 years of experience, or a PhD with no experience for Principal Engineer role.
  • Must hold a valid US citizenship and an active DoD Secret Clearance.
  • Familiarity with industry standards such as IEC, NEC, NFPA, and others is essential.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical reporting and presentations.

Responsibilities

  • Attend technical exchange meetings with customers and suppliers.
  • Support program milestone reviews and provide status updates.
  • Coordinate between electrical design teams and other integration units.
  • Conduct electrical analysis and design LRU electrical systems.
  • Develop technical documentation including Product Definition Packages and Analysis Data Packages.
  • Review engineering deliverables such as schematics and specifications.
  • Perform research and evaluation on systems integrating electrical or electro-mechanical components.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
  • 401k retirement plan.
  • Educational Assistance programs.
  • Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Programs.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and health/wellness resources.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer/ Principal Electrical Engineer in support of the Sentinel program. This position is located: Roy, UT.

What You’ll Get To Do

The Command System team oversees the ground design of multiple electrical components required at different Sentinel weapon system facilities located across the nation.

  • Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Attending internal program, customer and/or supplier technical exchange meetings

  • Support formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates.

  • Working in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

  • Ensure appropriate coordination between electrical design and other integration teams.

  • Coordinate electrical system engineering content and work products.

  • Conduct electrical analysis and/or develop LRU electrical designs

  • Develop Product Definition Packages (PDPs)/Analysis Data Packages (ADPs) and take them through the full review and release process.

  • Review engineering deliverables such as one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, part data sheets, interconnect connect diagrams, specifications, electrical analysis and trade studies

  • May perform research, trade studies, evaluation, and systems integration in electrical or electro-mechanical systems, cables, connectors, power systems, test equipment, and more.

  • Possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively to understand system level interdependencies that impact electrical requirements and design constraints.

  • Demonstrate leadership principles – Integrity, respect, organizational, communication etc.

Basic Qualifications:

Engineer Electrical:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience, or 0 years of experience with a Master’s degree.

  • Principal Engineer Electrical:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience, or 2 years of experience with a Master’s degree, or 0 years of experience with a PhD

Both levels

  • Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance.

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

  • Familiarity with industry/Military standards and codes (IEC, NEC, NFPA, IEC 60332, IEEE 299, UL, NEC 770, ISO 9001)

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc).

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.

  • Strong written and verbal communication for preparing technical reports, specifications, and presenting design concepts to stakeholders.

  • Experience with electrical designs and/or analysis of subsystems or components.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of EMI/EMC design, shielding techniques, and thermal management for electronic systems.

  • Experience creating wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and bill of materials (BOM) documents.

  • Strong understanding of cable construction, materials, and performance characteristics (e.g., voltage rating, current carrying capacity, shielding)

  • Knowledgeable of IPC/WHMA-A-620.

  • Knowledgeable with Siemens Teamcenter PLM or equivalent.

  • Proficiency with CAD/ECAD tools for cable design (Siemens Capital).

  • Ability to perform cable sizing, voltage drop, and ampacity calculations using analytical methods or software.

  • Experience managing design revisions, change orders, and interfacing with cross functional teams.

  • Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, milestone reviews, and government contracting.

  • Experience maintaining and reporting status of program activities.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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 

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. 

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

Northrop Grumman Careers

Join the elite team at Northrop Grumman, a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. There has never been a more exciting time to advance your career with Northrop Grumman.

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Northrop Grumman is dedicated to your professional and personal growth. We offer unparalleled benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, generous time off, and family care resources. Additionally, we provide extensive leadership and diversity training to help you craft your career path.

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Enhance your career through our robust networking opportunities. Connect with leaders and peers within Northrop Grumman through various events, mentorship programs, and professional groups. Our leadership is deeply invested in nurturing talent and guiding team members through their career journey.

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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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