Senior Principal Electrical Engineer – Avionics & Systems

Northrop Grumman; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to capture, analyze, and maintain subsystem-level requirements for an SRU within the weather radar system. You will track parts lifecycle, evaluate DMSMS risks, and propose mitigation strategies.

Design, prototype, and test CCAs; perform schematic capture, PCB layout, and BOM generation using Altium, Mentor, Cadence. Work with embedded teams to define interfaces, timing, and data-link protocols; must currently hold or obtain a

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in EE or Biomedical Engineering.
• Advanced degrees reflect additional qualifications for senior levels.
• Experience with avionics hardware testing and design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Capture, analyze, and maintain subsystem-level requirements for an SRU within the weather radar system.
• Track parts lifecycle and evaluate DMSMS risks with mitigation planning.
• Design, prototype, and test CCAs; perform schematic capture and BOM generation.
• Collaborate with embedded-software/firmware teams to define interfaces and data links.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical or Biomedical Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

PhD (desirable)

Tools

Altium Designer

Mentor Graphics

Cadence Allegro

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to capture, analyze, and maintain subsystem-level requirements for an SRU within the weather radar system. You will track parts lifecycle, evaluate DMSMS risks, and propose mitigation strategies.

Design, prototype, and test CCAs; perform schematic capture, PCB layout, and BOM generation using Altium, Mentor, Cadence. Work with embedded teams to define interfaces, timing, and data-link protocols; must currently hold or obtain a