Sr Principal Engineer Electrical

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

9/80 schedule

Learning opportunities

Exposure to a wide variety of projects

Very friendly team environment

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Sr Principal Engineer Electrical to lead design and integration of avionics power systems and harness/test-stand development for advanced aerospace platforms in Palmdale, CA. You will interpret schematics and troubleshoot in the lab to deliver robust solutions for diverse projects.

Requires a STEM degree with 8+ years (or advanced degrees with fewer years), Top Secret clearance, and ability to obtain SAP clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM field with 8 years experience, OR Master's with 6 years, OR PhD with 4 years.
• Active US Government Top Secret clearance with recent background investigation or Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and test-stand diagrams.
• Knowledge of power distribution and redundancy in avionics systems.

Responsibilities

• Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.
• Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for aerospace applications.
• Troubleshooting in lab and coordinating with testers to deliver robust solutions.

Skills

C

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

Teamcenter/CPLM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr Principal Engineer Electrical to join the team of qualified individuals. Position is located in Palmdale, CA. Lead cross-functional design and integration of avionics power systems, redundancy strategies, and harness/test-stand development for advanced aerospace platforms. Apply your ability to interpret schematics and wiring to troubleshoot in the lab and deliver robust solutions for diverse customers and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.
• Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
• Troubleshooting in lab, working with testers and assisting in processes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 6 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in.
• Must have an active US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and/or test-stand block diagrams.
• Knowledge of power distribution and redundancy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Teamcenter/CPLM
• Experience in designing or architecting avionics or aerospace electrical systems, including flight control computers, power systems, sensors, and communication systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly and succinctly communicate complex concepts to both Government and corporate leadership.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, or similar.
• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range:

$142,200.00 - $213,400.00 The 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.

Benefits:

• flexible work arrangements
• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
• phenomenal learning opportunities
• exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
• very friendly team environment
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• 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.

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We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.