Senior Electrical Engineer – Defense Systems Leader

Northrop Grumman

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 103,600 - 163,200

Full time

14 days+

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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.