Sr Principal Engineer Electrical

Relocation assistance may be available. Active US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) required for start. Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. Travel: 10% of the time.

About the role

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. 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.

This position, located in Palmdale, CA, leads 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.

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.
• Troubleshoots in lab, working with testers and assisting in processes.

Requirements

• 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.
• Active US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• 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.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, including a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
• Phenomenal learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan.
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay (depending on the position).
• Long Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; 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.