Sr Principal Engineer Electrical - 18522

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 122,800 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 schedule

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Roy, UT seeks a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to support the Sentinel program. The role emphasizes MBSE, model maintenance, and cross-domain collaboration with mechanical, software, and test teams. A Top Secret clearance is required, with SAP eligibility.

Relocation assistance and a 9/80 work schedule are available. Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00. Overtime and bonuses may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8+ years experience or equivalent advanced degree.
• Active U.S. Citizenship with Top Secret clearance; SAP authorization capability.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and datasheets; verification matrices.

Responsibilities

• Author clear, testable requirements and verification plans for electrical subsystems.
• Review vendor data (schematics, datasheets, test reports) for requirements compliance.
• Maintain MBSE model with traceability of requirements, interfaces, and tests.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and test engineers to resolve cross-domain impacts.
• Participate in design, trade, and verification reviews and provide status updates.
• Follow Northrop Grumman configuration control and documentation standards.

Skills

MBSE experience

Model-based engineering

Reading schematics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

CAMEO Systems Modeler

Perforce

Git

PLM systems

Job description

Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes. CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to support the Sentinel program. This position is located in Roy, UT. The Flight Systems Futures operating unit within Strategic Deterrent Systems focuses on the design, development, and demonstration of hypersonic re-entry vehicles and advanced payloads, with an emphasis on rapid development and prototyping aligned to specific customer missions. The team works in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment to mature innovative concepts into credible, testable solutions addressing strategic deterrence needs.

Responsibilities

• Author clear, testable requirements and verification plans for electrical subsystems.
• Review and assess vendor-provided technical data (schematics, datasheets, test reports) for compliance with program requirements.
• Support and update the program MBSE model, maintaining traceability among requirements, interfaces, and verification items.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and test engineers to capture cross-domain impacts and resolve conflicts.
• Participate in design, trade, and verification reviews; provide status updates to program leadership.
• Follow Northrop Grumman configuration control and documentation standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience, or 6 years of experience with a Master’s degree, or 4 years of experience with a PhD.
• U.S. Citizenship with an active DoD Top Secret Clearance; ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period of time.
• 3+ years’ experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and component datasheets; familiarity with verification matrices, test procedures, and traceability documentation for electrical hardware.
• 1+ years experience in model-based engineering concepts; ability to work with and maintain system models.
• 1+ years experience with industry/military codes and standards (mil-specs, IEEE, NEC, NESC, NFPA, IEC, UFC).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience generating and maintaining requirements in an MBSE model using CAMEO Systems Modeler (or equivalent SysML tool).
• Prior involvement with electrical subsystems for nuclear surety or nuclear safety programs.
• Experience with configuration management tools (Perforce, Git) and PLM systems.
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or similar certification.
• Knowledge of Northrop Grumman engineering processes (CMMI, MIL-STD-498, DO-178C/DO-254).
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to produce concise status reports and present technical information to cross-functional teams.
• Experience with high-power and/or high-frequency systems (power electronics); knowledge of EMI/EMC design, shielding, and thermal management for electronic systems.
• Authorship and release of engineering documentation including technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures.

Benefits and Work Environment

As a full-time employee, you are eligible for a robust benefits package including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401k; educational assistance; life insurance; Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions; Paid Time Off; health & wellness resources; and employee discounts. The standard work schedule is a 9/80; the 9/80 schedule allows a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday with every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Salary and EEO

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00. Offers consider factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may be available. Annual bonuses may reward individual contributions and company results. Long Term Incentives may apply for VP/Director roles. Northrop Grumman provides comprehensive benefits including health insurance, life and disability coverage, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and PTO.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, subject to business needs and candidate availability. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with government clearance and certain other restricted positions. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.