Principal Electrical Engineer - 18267

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 103,600 - 163,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 schedule

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to design and oversee complex electrical systems for defense hardware. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance and experience with NX, MBSE, CAMEO/DOORS, and electrical analysis.

You will mentor engineers, liaise with customers, and advance model‑based engineering within an Agile framework. The position offers relocation assistance, a standard 9/80 schedule, and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience, or 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree; 4 years of experience with PhD.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• Demonstrated experience performing advanced CAD modeling and analysis using Siemens NX (or equivalent) on aerospace and defense hardware projects.
• Experience with systems engineering tools such as CAMEO/DOORS and applying MBSE practices to complex weapon-system development.
• Hands‑on experience with a network analyzer.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, and engineering scheduling tools or applications.
• Familiarity with CAD/EM tools such as Mentor Graphics Capital/Xpedition, HFSS, CST, or equivalents.
• Ability to review engineering specifications, schematics, and drawings and translate customer‑driven requirements into clear specifications.
• Experience resolving issues and providing technical support.

Responsibilities

• Support design of complex electrical systems, ensuring compliance with weapon-system requirements, MIL-STD, UFC, and applicable codes.
• Oversee evaluation of vendor documentation, data sheets, and technical proposals for compliance and suitability.
• Direct creation and management of Electrical Technical Data Packages, Issue-for-Construction, as-built documentation, and interface models while maintaining configuration control.
• Conduct advanced electrical analyses, trade studies, and short-circuit/arc-flash calculations using tools such as ETAP, SKM PTW32, MATLAB, or ANSYS.
• Ensure proper application and interpretation of electrical codes, standards, and hazard-area classifications throughout the design lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks; develop and present design-change proposals and manage baseline configuration.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineering team members, promoting best practices and continuous‑process improvement.
• Serve as primary liaison with external customers, vendors, and cross‑functional teams, representing the organization in technical reviews.
• Integrate electrical designs with propulsion, guidance, and weapon-system interfaces to support system‑level integration and testing.
• Lead adoption of Agile and model‑based engineering practices, including Teamcenter/CPLM, to improve design efficiency and traceability.
• Proficiency with analytical and finite element modeling (FEM/FEA) tools for structural and thermal analysis.
• Experience with electrical design, electronics manufacturing processes, and hardware qualification (e.g., PCB, cable harness).
• Hands‑on experience performing environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock) of electronic components and subsystems.
• Experience with Systems Engineering tools (CAMEO/DOORS) and architecture.
• Proficient with 3D design/2D drawing CAD in NX.
• Proficient with PDM and/or CPLM.
• Proficient with GD&T and ASME Y14.5‑2009.
• Experience working with specialty engineering stakeholders (PM&P, Safety, Human Factors, others).
• Experience leading a team of engineers or project(s).
• Hands on experience in equipment maintenance, fabrication, assembly, and measuring tools.
• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written; and ability to read and understand technical requirements documents.
• Experience in coding and translating analysis results into design implementations.
• Proven track record working with external customers to meet program expectations on schedule.
• Experience with maintenance and reliability engineering.
• Proficiency with simulation and analysis tools such as ANSYS, MATLAB, or equivalents.
• Experience using Teamcenter/CPLM.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices.
• Knowledge of various data‑transmission formats (e.g., Serial, TCP/IP, Fiber, etc.).
• Understanding of discrimination techniques using RF.

Skills

Strong communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

MBSE practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Siemens NX

CAMEO/DOORS

Teamcenter/CPLM

MATLAB

ANSYS

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Required for Start

Yes

Clearance Type

Secret

Travel

Yes, 25% 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 Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/ Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to join the team. This position is located Huntsville, AL.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Support design of complex electrical systems, ensuring compliance with weapon-system requirements, MIL-STD, UFC, and applicable codes.
• Oversee evaluation of vendor documentation, data sheets, and technical proposals for compliance and suitability.
• Direct creation and management of Electrical Technical Data Packages, Issue-for-Construction, as-built documentation, and interface models while maintaining configuration control.
• Conduct advanced electrical analyses, trade studies, and short-circuit/arc-flash calculations using tools such as ETAP, SKM PTW32, MATLAB, or ANSYS.
• Ensure proper application and interpretation of electrical codes, standards, and hazard-area classifications throughout the design lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks; develop and present design-change proposals and manage baseline configuration.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineering team members, promoting best practices and continuous‑process improvement.
• Serve as primary liaison with external customers, vendors, and cross‑functional teams, representing the organization in technical reviews.
• Integrate electrical designs with propulsion, guidance, and weapon-system interfaces to support system‑level integration and testing.
• Lead adoption of Agile and model‑based engineering practices, including Teamcenter/CPLM, to improve design efficiency and traceability.
• Proficiency with analytical and finite element modeling (FEM/FEA) tools for structural and thermal analysis.
• Experience with electrical design, electronics manufacturing processes, and hardware qualification (e.g., PCB, cable harness).
• Hands‑on experience performing environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock) of electronic components and subsystems.
• Experience with Systems Engineering tools (CAMEO/DOORS) and architecture.
• Proficient with 3D design/2D drawing CAD in NX.
• Proficient with PDM and/or CPLM.
• Proficient with GD&T and ASME Y14.5‑2009.
• Experience working with specialty engineering stakeholders (PM&P, Safety, Human Factors, others).
• Experience leading a team of engineers or project(s).
• Hands on experience in equipment maintenance, fabrication, assembly, and measuring tools.
• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written; and ability to read and understand technical requirements documents.
• Experience in coding and translating analysis results into design implementations.
• Proven track record working with external customers to meet program expectations on schedule.
• Experience with maintenance and reliability engineering.
• Proficiency with simulation and analysis tools such as ANSYS, MATLAB, or equivalents.
• Experience using Teamcenter/CPLM.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices.
• Knowledge of various data‑transmission formats (e.g., Serial, TCP/IP, Fiber, etc.).
• Understanding of discrimination techniques using RF.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience, or 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree; 4 years of experience with PhD. Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Demonstrated experience performing advanced CAD modeling and analysis using Siemens NX (or equivalent) on aerospace and defense hardware projects.
• Experience with systems engineering tools such as CAMEO/DOORS and applying MBSE practices to complex weapon-system development.
• Hands‑on experience with a network analyzer.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, and engineering scheduling tools or applications.
• Familiarity with CAD/EM tools such as Mentor Graphics Capital/Xpedition, HFSS, CST, or equivalents.
• Ability to review engineering specifications, schematics, and drawings and translate customer‑driven requirements into clear specifications.
• Experience resolving issues and providing technical support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ICBMs.
• Electrical design experience in CAD such as NX/Revi.
• Experience in coding and translating analysis to design.
• Experience working with external customers to meet program expectations in a timely and efficient manner.
• Experience with maintenance and reliability engineering.
• Experience using the following tools: ANSYS, MATLAB, or equivalents.
• Experience using the Mentor Graphics Capital/Xpedition tool or equivalents.
• Teamcenter/CPLM experience.
• Continuous Process Improvement experience.
• Experience with Agile.
• Knowledge of various data transmission formats (e.g., Serial, TCP/IP, Fiber, etc.).
• Knowledge in discrimination using RF.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Educational Assistance.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health & Wellness Resources.
• Employee Discounts.

This position’s 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: $103,600.00 - $163,200.00.

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.

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.

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.