Principal/Sr Principal Electrical Engineer - 20350 &

About the role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer in support of the Sentinel program. This position is located in Roy, UT. The Command System team oversees the ground design of multiple electrical components required at different Sentinel weapon system facilities located across the nation.

Responsibilities

• Attending internal program, customer and/or supplier technical exchange meetings
• Support formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates
• Working in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels
• Ensure appropriate coordination between electrical design and other integration teams
• Coordinate electrical system engineering content and work products
• Conduct electrical analysis and/or develop LRU electrical designs
• Develop Product Definition Packages (PDPs)/Analysis Data Packages (ADPs) and take them through the full review and release process
• Review engineering deliverables such as one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, part data sheets, interconnect connect diagrams, specifications, electrical analysis and trade studies
• May perform research, trade studies, evaluation, and systems integration in electrical or electro-mechanical systems, cables, connectors, power systems, test equipment, and more
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively to understand system level interdependencies that impact electrical requirements and design constraints
• Demonstrate leadership principles – Integrity, respect, organizational, communication etc.

Requirements

Principal Engineer Electrical

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience, or 2 years of experience with a Master's degree, or 0 years of experience with a PhD

Sr. Principal Engineer Electrical

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 9 years of experience, or 7 years of experience with a Master's degree, or 4 years of experience with a PhD

Both Levels

• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time
• Knowledgeable with Siemens Teamcenter PLM or equivalent
• Knowledgeable with CAD/ECAD tools for cable design (Siemens Capital)
• Electrical engineering experience in electrical architecture and/or cable/harness design
• Familiarity with industry/Military standards and codes (IEC, NEC, NFPA, IEC 60332, IEEE 299, UL, NEC 770, ISO 9001)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical manuals
• Ability to perform cable sizing, voltage drop, and ampacity calculations using analytical methods or software
• Strong written and verbal communication for preparing technical reports, specifications, and presenting design concepts to stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in EMI/EMC design, shielding techniques, and thermal management for electronic systems
• Experience with DoD acquisition processes, milestone reviews, and government contracting
• Experience in maintaining and reporting status of program activities
• Experience creating wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and bill of materials (BOM) documents
• Strong understanding of cable construction, materials, and performance characteristics (e.g., voltage rating, current carrying capacity, shielding)
• Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620
• Proficiency with Siemens Teamcenter PLM or equivalent
• Proficiency with CAD/ECAD tools for cable design (Siemens Capital)
• Experience managing design revisions, change orders, and interfacing with cross functional teams
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, milestone reviews, and government contracting
• Experience maintaining and reporting status of program activities

Position Details

This position requires an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) approval. U.S. Citizenship is required. Travel is required approximately 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Pay

Principal Engineer Electrical: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Sr. Principal Engineer Electrical: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.

Schedule

This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.