Principal Electrical Engineer / Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer (Instrumentation Subsystem Design)

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to join the Instrumentation & Data team in Melbourne, FL. In this individual contributor role, you will design electrical harness assemblies and produce Product Definition Packages (PDPs) including wiring diagrams, schematics, and formboard/stick drawings for various test articles. Relocation Assistance may be available, a government Secret clearance is required, and Travel is approximately 10%.

At Northrop Grumman, our pioneering spirit and collaborative culture drive technological advancements that impact lives around the world. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop aircraft electrical wiring designs for functional systems, selecting appropriate conductors and electro-mechanical components in accordance with SAE AS50881, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and proven mil-spec/commercial practices.
• Design aircraft system wiring diagrams and harness definitions using electrical CAD tools such as Capital Harness, AutoCAD Electrical, HarnesSys, or similar.
• Demonstrate familiarity with EMI shielding, separation requirements, and harness fabrication processes.
• Collaborate with subsystem engineers, various IPTs, and design stakeholders to ensure PDPs meet test article requirements.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment with diverse assignments and cross-disciplinary team settings.

Required Qualifications

• Principal Electrical Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with 3 years; OR PhD with 1 year. Must be able to transfer and maintain a final adjudicated government Secret clearance.
• Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with 6 years; OR PhD with 4 years. Must be able to transfer and maintain a final adjudicated government Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with Siemens Capital, HarneSys, or AutoCAD electrical design software.
• Advanced proficiency with Siemens Teamcenter or similar Product Lifecycle Management software.
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Primary Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00; Secondary Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00.
• Benefits: Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses; long term incentives may be available for VP/Director positions.
• Additional candidate support such as potential relocation assistance.