Principal Electrical Engineer - 18267

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 103,600 - 163,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 work schedule

Strong benefits package

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL seeks a Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to advance complex electrical systems for weapon platforms. You will mentor teams, model-based engineering, and integrate with propulsion and guidance interfaces.

Qualifications include STEM degrees with senior-level experience and active DoD clearance. The role offers relocation assistance and a 9/80 work schedule with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline; 5 years of experience, or 3 years with a Master’s degree; 4 years with a PhD.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance with capability for Top Secret SAP approval within a reasonable period.

Responsibilities

• Support design of complex electrical systems aligned with weapon-system requirements and standards.
• Oversee evaluation of vendor data sheets and technical proposals for compliance.
• Create and manage Electrical Technical Data Packages and as-built documentation with configuration control.
• Perform advanced electrical analyses and trade studies using ETAP, MATLAB, ANSYS, and related tools.
• Apply electrical codes, standards, and hazard-area classifications throughout the lifecycle.

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter/CPLM

CAMEO/DOORS

Mentor Graphics Capital/Xpedition

HFSS

CST

MATLAB

ANSYS

Job description

Overview

At Northrop Grumman, our employees work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. We seek bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to join the team. This position is located in Huntsville, AL.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes. CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the time.

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.
• Prototype and analyze using analytical and finite element modeling (FEM/FEA) tools for structural and thermal analysis.
• Apply electrical design, electronics manufacturing processes, and hardware qualification (e.g., PCB, cable harness).
• Perform environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock) of electronic components and subsystems.
• Utilize Systems Engineering tools (CAMEO/DOORS) and architecture knowledge.
• Proficient with 3D design/2D drawing CAD in NX; proficient with PDM and/or CPLM.
• Proficient with GD&T and ASME Y14.5-2009.
• Collaborate with specialty engineering stakeholders (PM&P, Safety, Human Factors, others).
• Experience leading a team of engineers or managing projects.
• Hands-on experience in equipment maintenance, fabrication, assembly, and measuring tools.
• Strong verbal and written communications; ability to read and understand technical requirements documents.
• Experience in coding and translating analysis results into design implementations; proven track record 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).
• Understanding of RF discrimination techniques.

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 a PhD.
• U.S. Citizenship with an active DoD Secret Clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years. Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret SAP approval within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.
• 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.
• Experience with maintenance and reliability engineering.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in ICBMs Electrical design 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 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 data transmission formats (e.g., Serial, TCP/IP, Fiber).
• Knowledge in RF discrimination techniques.

Benefits and schedule

• Northrop Grumman offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k); educational assistance; life insurance; employee assistance programs and work/life solutions; paid time off; health and wellness resources; employee discounts.
• The standard work schedule is a 9/80 (nine-hour days Monday through Thursday with every other Friday off).
• This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Salary and eligibility

• Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 – $163,200.00. The range represents a general guideline; base salary offers consider scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions.
• Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may be applicable; annual bonuses may be awarded for individual contributions and company results. Vice President or Director roles may be eligible for Long-Term Incentives.
• Additional benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays, and PTO for vacation and/or personal business.
• The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, subject to change based on business needs.

EEO and application notes

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on 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, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.