Northrop Grumman

Sr Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman$116K — $174K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience, or a Master’s with 6 years, or a Ph.D. with 4 years of experience
  • Active DoD Secret clearance
  • Ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance
  • Experience with electrical design tools such as Visio or AutoCAD

Responsibilities

  • Develop avionics and lab harness designs and schematics
  • Liaise between electrical engineering designs and procurement
  • Coordinate integration and assembly of electrical designs
  • Lead hardware integration in a laboratory environment
  • Document designs for product lifecycle management
  • Support troubleshooting and system verification in the lab
  • Collaborate effectively in a dynamic team environment

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
  • Access to diverse projects and learning opportunities
  • Friendly team environment
  • Support for professional growth
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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr. Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This role is located in Oklahoma City and Tinker Air Force Base, OK .

As a member of the Engineering Design Center and Lab Operations, you will be an integral part of the design team, developing custom testing solutions and specialized support equipment for the B-2 Stealth Bomber and other platforms.  The ideal candidate will work as a collaborative member of a multi-discipline engineering team, responsible for the development and integration of mechanical designs in a laboratory environment, with a focus on first-time quality and engineering rigor.

Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Development of avionics and lab harness designs and schematics

  • Coordination and liaison of electrical engineering designs through the procurement process

  • Coordination and liaison of electrical design integration and assembly

  • Lead and coordinate integration of hardware in a laboratory environment

  • Development of documentation in support of designs and product lifecycle management

  • Support troubleshooting and system verification in a lab setting

  • Thrive in a dynamic work environment with high expectations, collaborative/team settings across all levels

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related professional/military experience.

  • Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation

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

  • Must have experience developing electrical designs using tools such as Visio, AutoCAD, or similar design software tools

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field

  • Professional experience in aerospace and defense.

  • Active Top Secret clearance

  • Active Program access

  • Electrical design experience using Visio

  • Working knowledge of communications hardware and protocols for ethernet, serial and 1553

  • Experience with PLM systems

  • Hardware integration experience in a laboratory environment

  • Demonstrated experience working in a dynamic environment with competing priorities

Primary Level Salary Range: $116,300.00 - $174,500.00

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.

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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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