Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to join the IATC test design and analysis team in Roy, UT for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program. You will own harness design solutions, serve as SME for cable, harness, and instrumentation, and lead the SOW from concept to delivery.

You will coordinate with system engineers, prepare plans, perform analysis, and support manufacturing, procurement, and lab testing while guiding a Technical Lead review of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is required with extensive experience.
• Experience documenting electrical interconnects and harness design for aerospace systems.
• Hands-on experience with harness fabrication, connectors, and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with EMI/RF concepts and harness shielding.
• Knowledge of industry cable and harness standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4, AS50881).

Responsibilities

• Define and document electrical interconnects with system, subsystem, and unit engineers.
• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation plans for harness/subsystem.
• Prepare and present harness designs at design team reviews.
• Perform voltage drop and capacitance studies for harnesses.
• Support Manufacturing, Procurement, Lab Integration, and Test teams.
• Develop and implement Test and Measurement systems in lab space.
• Review electrical harnesses and wiring diagrams as a Technical Lead.

Skills

Cable harness design

Electrical interconnects

Data acquisition

EMI/RF principles

Subject Matter Expert

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Visio

RapidHarness

NX

AutoCAD

Teamcenter

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to join the test design and analysis team as part of the Integration Assembly Test and Checkout (IATC) element of the Command and Launch (C&L) segment. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. Final grade level offered will be based on candidate experience.What You’ll Get To Do:Selected candidate will be responsible for the architecture, development, and delivery of multiple cable/harness engineering design solutions. This role provides the opportunity to be a technical expert, take ownership of the Special Test Equipment (STE) statement of work from concept design to product delivery, and to be one of the recognized Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) within the team for Cable, Harness, and Instrumentation. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:Define and document electrical interconnects through coordination with system, subsystem, and unit engineersPro-actively communicate across teams to ensure critical data is identified for collection.Incorporate project flow down requirements into the harness/cable designPrepare and present harness subsystem design, architecture and implementation plans at various design team meetings and reviewsAssist in establishing harness/cable routing and segmentationPerform voltage drop analysis and capacitance studiesExperience in RF transmission line analysis and performanceProvide support to Manufacturing, Procurement, Lab Integration and TestDesign and implement Test and Measurement systems in a the lab space.Perform Technical Lead review and provide sign off on electrical harness and wiring diagrams.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with 8 years of experience; or Master's degree with 6 years of experience; or PhD with 4 years of experienceMust have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needAt least 1 year of experience with basic data signal types (MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, CAN etc.)At least 1 year of experience with circuit design analysis and electrical system sizing/protection as well as various wire shielding requirementsAt least 1 year of experience with wire gauge sizing, voltage drop analysis, and derating analysisAt least 1 year of experience with harness fabrication, component (back-shell, connector, cable and wire) selection and installation processes with hands-on experienceAt least 1 year of experience with EMI/RF principles and their application to harness shieldingAt least 1 year of experience with Parts, Materials and Processes for electrical harness related to power distribution, RF, communication and high-speed data signal applications, as well as manufacturing supportAt least 1 year of experience Data Acquisition and Instrumentation systems.Familiarity with industry cable and harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4 and AS50881Preferred Qualifications:An active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scopeProficiency in design tools such as Microsoft Visio, RapidHarness, NX, AutoCAD, Capital, TeamcenterPrior experience in coordinating with multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) within a dynamic program environmentAt least 1 year of experience with military aircraft avionics subsystemsExperience with preparing and presenting oral and written reportsFamiliarity with PM&P requirements per Aerospace TOR-2006(8583)-5235 / -5236Experience with DoD architectures and Industry/Military Standards (e.g. MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-331, MIL-STD-1901A and Mil-STD-461)As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:Medical, Dental & Vision coverage401kEducational AssistanceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programs & Work/Life SolutionsPaid Time OffHealth & Wellness ResourcesEmployee DiscountsThis position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.#SentinelintandtestPrimary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.