Sr Principal Engineer Electrical

Northrop Grumman

United States

On-site

USD 142,000 - 213,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
9/80 work schedule
Learning opportunities
Team environment

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr Principal Engineer Electrical 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. This role requires a Top Secret clearance and relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field plus 8 years of related experience, or higher degrees with fewer years.
  • Active US Government Top Secret clearance required.
  • Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional design and integration of avionics power systems.
  • Develop redundancy strategies and harness/test-stand development.
  • Troubleshoot in lab and deliver robust solutions for projects.

Skills

C/C++ programming
Power distribution
Schematics interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM
Master's degree in STEM
PhD 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 Description

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.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

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. 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

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