Principal Aeronautical Engineer OR Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Electromechanical)

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

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history – from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal Aeronautical Engineer OR a Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Electromechanical) to our team in Melbourne, FL.

Responsibilities

• Effectively use and/or apply technical principles, theories, and concepts to assigned tasks commensurate with engineering level
• Design and develop electrical box assembly, cable/wiring harness routing, and system cable/wiring harness routing drawings for overall aircraft functional systems including the selection of electro‑mechanical components such as connectors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, clamps, and terminal junctions per Mil Spec requirements or proven commercial practices
• Develop technical solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.
• Actively participate in team discussions by offering ideas and suggestions on how we can enhance the team and/or an individual’s ability to execute tasks, improve performance, and encourage innovation
• Proactively look to organize team tasks
• Make good judgment design decisions regarding individual tasks, i.e. minimizing rework and maximizing reuse of existing designs
• Make efficient use of time and resources by prioritizing tasks to meet commitments
• Professionally represent the organization while interacting with internal and external contacts. Communicate with senior personnel on technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations
• Complete all BTPs, Change Orders, reports, analyses, and other deliverables and assignments with a high degree of quality and prepare for and participate in all product life cycle design reviews as required. Complete peer check assignment duties as requested and on time.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Electromechanical)

• Bachelor’s degree in a related STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree in a related STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in a related STEM discipline with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience with electromechanical components such as electrical box assembly, cable/wiring harness routing, and system cable/wiring harness routing.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Electromechanical)

• Bachelor’s degree in a related STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree in a related STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in a related STEM discipline with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with electromechanical components such as electrical box assembly, cable/wiring harness routing, and system cable/wiring harness routing.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 – $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 – $184,200.00

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.

EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.