Principal Electrical Engineer - Obsolescence & MIL-Spec

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Oklahoma City or Warner Robins is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to join the Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) team.

The role focuses on identifying obsolete or DMS-listed components, developing mitigation strategies, and maintaining an obsolescence database while ensuring mil-spec compliance. The position requires extensive circuit analysis, BOM management, and collaboration across engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience with B.S. degree
• Minimum of 3 years of direct relevant experience with Master’s degree
• Minimum of 1 year of direct relevant experience with PhD
• Proven experience handling obsolete parts and implementing DMS part resolution strategies
• Strong knowledge of mil‑spec parts and relevant military standards
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and Technical Data Packages
• Experience performing circuit analysis, simulation, and prototype development
• Proficiency with standard office software and PLM/BOM tools
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a cross‑functional team

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess obsolete or DMS‑listed components.
• Develop mitigation strategies (e.g., part substitution, redesign, last‑time‑buy, or engineering change request).
• Maintain an up‑to‑date obsolescence database and generate regular risk reports.
• Source, evaluate, and qualify military‑specification parts.
• Ensure that all mil‑spec parts meet applicable standards.
• Review engineering drawings, schematics, and TDPs to extract component requirements.
• Perform schematic capture, simulation, and analysis of circuits using tools such as SPICE, Altium, or similar.
• Create and update BOMs and component specification sheets.
• Verify that purchased parts match the engineering intent and design constraints.

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Oklahoma City or Warner Robins is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to join the Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) team.

The role focuses on identifying obsolete or DMS-listed components, developing mitigation strategies, and maintaining an obsolescence database while ensuring mil-spec compliance. The position requires extensive circuit analysis, BOM management, and collaboration across engineering disciplines.