Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Electromechanical (Secret)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 98,400 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Electromechanical) to join our team. You will apply technical principles to design and develop electrical box assemblies, cable routing, and system harnesses for aircraft functional systems.

The role requires collaboration with cross‑functional teams, strong problem solving, and the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in STEM with 5y experience; or Master’s with 3y; or PhD with 1y.
• Experience with electromechanical components such as electrical box assembly, cable/wiring harness routing, and system cable/wiring harness routing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Bachelor’s degree with 8y experience; or Master’s with 6y; or PhD with 4y.
• Experience with electromechanical components such as electrical box assembly, cable/wiring harness routing, and system cable/wiring harness routing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Solid modeling design skills (i.e., NX Siemens, Team Center Enterprise (TcE), CATIA, Solid Works).
• Ability to demonstrate independent creative thinking and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience with designing and integrating components into larger systems.
• Experience managing projects (schedule and technical performance).

Responsibilities

• Apply technical principles, theories, and concepts to tasks at engineering level.
• Design electrical box assembly, cable/wiring harness routing, and system harness drawings per Mil Spec or commercial practices.
• Develop technical solutions to moderate problems, thorough, and aligned with objectives.
• Participate in team discussions, propose ideas to enhance execution and innovation.
• Organize team tasks and prioritize to meet commitments.
• Make good design decisions to minimize rework and reuse existing designs.
• Represent the organization with internal/external contacts and coordinate on technical matters.
• Complete BTPs, Change Orders, reports, analyses, and participate in product life cycle design reviews.

Skills

Solid modeling design skills

Independent thinking

System integration experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

NX Siemens

Team Center Enterprise

CATIA

Solid Works

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Electromechanical) to join our team. You will apply technical principles to design and develop electrical box assemblies, cable routing, and system harnesses for aircraft functional systems.

The role requires collaboration with cross‑functional teams, strong problem solving, and the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.