Sr Principal Electrical Engineer – Vehicle Subsystems

Northrop Grumman; Missouri; On-site; USD 116,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Electrical Engineer – Vehicle Subsystems & Integration to lead key aircraft subsystem development efforts. The role covers from concept through integration, including hydraulic/electrical schematics, requirements analysis, and system-level testing.

You will act as the SME for a 10+ member team, communicate with senior leadership, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure airworthiness and technical excellence across the product lifecycle. Travel 10%.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a system’s development from concept to sustainment.
• Ability to present technical briefings to senior executives.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design hydraulic and electrical schematics for aircraft subsystems.
• Lead system engineering activities including trade studies and verification.
• As SME, guide multidisciplinary teams from concept to sustainment.

Skills

Cradle-to-grave development

Project management

SME for engineering teams

Technical briefings

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM discipline

Master's Degree in a relevant STEM discipline

PhD in a relevant STEM discipline

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Electrical Engineer – Vehicle Subsystems & Integration to lead key aircraft subsystem development efforts. The role covers from concept through integration, including hydraulic/electrical schematics, requirements analysis, and system-level testing.

You will act as the SME for a 10+ member team, communicate with senior leadership, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure airworthiness and technical excellence across the product lifecycle. Travel 10%.