Principal Engineer Electrical/Sr. Pr. Engineer Electrical - 18639

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 98,400 - 147,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to coordinate electrical system engineering content and perform electrical analysis in Roy, UT. This role requires at least a Bachelor's degree in STEM, relevant experience, and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities include attending technical meetings, conducting design reviews, and developing electrical designs for various systems. The position offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM from an accredited university and 5 years of experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience in at least two specified fields: electrical architecture, power systems, cable design.
• Knowledge of industry/military codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Attend internal program, customer and supplier technical exchange meetings.
• Support formal program milestone reviews and provide progress updates.
• Conduct electrical analysis and develop LRU electrical designs.
• Coordinate electrical design with integration teams.

Skills

Electrical architecture

Power systems

Cable design

Circuit design

Interface definition

Power distribution

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Position

Principal Electrical Engineer / Senior Principal Electrical Engineer (Sentinel Program)

Location

Roy, UT.

Relocation & Travel

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel required up to 10% of the time.

Clearance

Requires a Secret clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval.

Responsibilities

• Attend internal program, customer and/or supplier technical exchange meetings.
• Support formal program milestone reviews and provide progress status updates.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment with high expectations and diverse assignments across all levels.
• Coordinate electrical design with integration teams and ensure appropriate alignment.
• Coordinate electrical system engineering content and work products.
• Conduct electrical analysis and develop LRU electrical designs.
• Develop Product Definition Packages (PDPs) / Analysis Data Packages (ADPs) and guide them through the full review and release process.
• Review engineering deliverables such as one‑lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, part data sheets, interconnect diagrams, specifications, electrical analysis and trade studies.
• Perform research, trade studies, evaluation and systems integration in electrical or electro‑mechanical systems, cables, connectors, power systems, test equipment and related areas.
• Apply strong interpersonal skills to understand system‑level interdependencies affecting electrical requirements and design constraints.
• Demonstrate leadership principles: integrity, respect, organizational and communication skills.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM from an accredited university and 5 years of experience (or 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree).
• Ph.D. holder with 0 years of experience (or 4 years with a Ph.D.)
• Or, for a higher level position: Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 9 years of experience (or 7 years with a Master’s degree).
• Must be U.S. citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Must obtain/maintain SAP approval.
• Knowledgeable with Siemens Teamcenter PLM or equivalent.
• Experience in at least two of the following fields: electrical architecture, power systems, cable design, circuit design, interface definition (internal or external), or power distribution.
• Knowledge of industry/military codes and standards (mil‑specs, IEEE, NEC, NESC, NFPA, IEC, UFC).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Designing, troubleshooting (RCA) and implementing ground power systems, facility power systems, or launch power systems.
• Experience with high‑power and/or high‑frequency systems, including power electronics.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC design, shielding techniques, and thermal management for electronic systems.
• Authorship and release of engineering documentation including technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Designing cables to IPC/WHMA‑A‑620.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, milestone reviews, and government contracting.
• Experience maintaining and reporting program activity status, earned‑value experience.

Benefits

• 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.

Salary

• Primary level: $98,400.00 – $147,600.00.
• Secondary level: $122,800.00 – $184,200.00.

The standard work schedule is a 9/80 schedule.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Decisions are made 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. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.