Senior Electrical Engineer – Defense Systems Leader

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

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.