Principal Electrical Engineer – Vehicle Subsystems & Integration

Northrop Grumman Corp.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead cockpit subsystem development and integration for multiple aircraft programs. The role involves guiding from concept through sustainment, with SME input across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include system-level design, requirements analysis, and collaboration with suppliers. A Secret clearance or higher is required, and relocation may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a STEM field with relevant experience; advanced degrees optional per policy.
• Experience leading a system's development from concept to sustainment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and coordinate teams.
• Proven ability to create and deliver technical briefings to senior executives.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret clearance and SAP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design & Development: create hydraulic and electrical schematics, perform system analysis, define power/electrical distribution requirements.
• System Engineering: lead trade studies, layout development, architecture definition, verification, and supplier coordination.
• Leadership & Communication: act as SME for multidisciplinary teams and present to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

SME experience

Project management

Analytical thinking

Technical briefings

Education

Bachelors in STEM

Masters in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

System engineering

Requirements analysis

Subcontractor coordination

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is currently seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer - Vehicle Subsystems & Integration to join our team! This position can be located in El Segundo, CA, Palmdale, CA; Oklahoma City, OK; Whiteman AFB, MO; or San Diego, CA.

This position will lead and/or serve as the key contributor on multiple aspects of aircraft subsystem development. This role will be deeply involved from project inception (RFP, requirements analysis, BOE) through hydraulic electrical subsystem layout, mechanical requirements, and final integration. As the engineering team’s subject matter expert (SME), the EE will guide projects from concept to sustainment, ensuring technical excellence throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Design & Development
  • Create hydraulic and electrical schematics for functional systems, selecting aircraft type conductors and electromechanical components (connectors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, and/or terminal junction systems).
  • Perform system analysis and define requirements for electrical power generation, conversion, distribution, and circuit protection including Electrical Loads Analysis, power architecture development, test procedures, and related deliverables.
  • Conduct similar analysis for hydraulic systems, preparing test procedures, reports, and other deliverables.
• System Engineering
  • Lead trade studies, layout development, architecture definition, system testing, verification, and troubleshooting for all assigned components.
  • Participate in subcontractor management teams; act as the technical point of contact for suppliers during hardware development, qualification, and procurement.
  • Testing & Verification
  • Develop and execute system level test plans, support verification activities, process test data, and resolve issues.
  • Perform system level evaluations to confirm that requirements are met and airworthiness criteria are satisfied.
• Leadership & Communication
  • Serve as the SME for multidisciplinary teams (10+ members), providing technical guidance from concept to sustainment.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to senior leadership (director level and above).

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline and 5 years of related experience; OR an Masters Degree in a relevant STEM discipline with 3 years of related experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and 1 years of related experience.
• Proven experience leading a system’s development from concept to sustainment ("cradle-to-grave").
• Demonstrated project management capabilities.
• Experience acting as a SME for an engineering team/project.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with a track record of complex problem solving.
• Proven ability to create and present technical briefings to senior executives.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active U.S. Government Secret (or higher) clearance with a background investigation completed within the past six years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Experience with military-aircraft subsystem development, including requirements definition, specification authoring, component analysis, procurement, source selection, integration, and test & Verification.
• Proficiency interpreting component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures.

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.