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Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago

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

Melbourne, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$95K/yr - $143K/yr

3+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to join their Test & Evaluation organization. The role involves designing electrical harness assemblies for various sensors and equipment within the Instrumentation subsystem, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to ensure product definitions meet testing requirements.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Developing aircraft electrical wiring designs of a functional system including the selection of aircraft-type conductors and electro-mechanical components such as connectors, backshells, relays, switches, circuit breakers, terminal junction systems, termination hardware, etc. in accordance with SAE AS50881, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and proven mil-spec/commercial practices

Designing aircraft system wiring diagrams and harness definition in electrical CAD tools such as Capital Harness, AutoCAD Electrical, HarnesSys or similar

Familiarity with EMI shielding and separation requirements

Familiarity working with harness fabrication shops

Working independently under general supervision and collaborate within a multi-disciplined Integrated Product Team (IPT), interfacing with IPT leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines

Working in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels

Qualification

Electrical harness designElectrical CAD toolsFlight test instrumentationEMI shieldingProduct Lifecycle ManagementCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 3 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 1 year of relevant experience

Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 8 years of relevant experience OR Master of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 6 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 4 years of relevant experience

Desire to work in a fast-paced work environment and excellent communication skills are essential

Willingness to embrace change and work in a dynamic environment

Designing aircraft system wiring diagrams and harness definition in electrical CAD tools such as Capital Harness, AutoCAD Electrical, HarnesSys or similar

Familiarity with EMI shielding and separation requirements

Familiarity working with harness fabrication shops

Working in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels