Northrop Grumman · 8 hours ago
Principal Electrical Engineer 3
Chandler, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$98K/yr - $148K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, seeking a highly skilled Principal Electrical Engineer 3 to join their Common Cable Team. The role involves analyzing, designing, and testing complex electrical systems and components to support launch vehicle development, ensuring successful integration and functionality of electrical harnesses and systems.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct analysis, design, and testing of electrical systems to meet defined objectives and ensure subsystem- and system-level designs meet performance requirements
Develop and produce detailed harness and installation drawings in accordance with best industry CAD practices
Design electrical harnesses and wiring for applications such as power distribution, RF signals, communications, and high-speed data transmission while applying EMI/RFI shielding and mitigation techniques
Select appropriate components, including connectors, backshells, cables, wires, and harness hardware in accordance with standards (e.g., IPC/WHMA-A-620A, NASA-STD-8739.4)
Collaborate with engineering teams, manufacturing teams, and operations groups to ensure seamless design processes, successful integration, and testing of electrical harnesses and cables
Support assembly and testing activities, with a focus on detailed quality and performance standards
Manage the drawing release cycle, review BOMs for accuracy against engineering drawings, and perform reviews of electrical drawings for formatting errors and consistency
Review internal, external, and range requirements to support launch vehicle designs
Actively prioritize safety through every aspect of the role
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline with 5 years of engineering experience, or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 0 years of related experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Teamcenter or equivalent PLM software
U.S. Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret
Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
Preferred
Active Secret or higher security clearance
Knowledge of cable manufacturing processes, including connectors, crimping, soldering, forming, and testing
Experience designing and integrating wire harnesses in the aerospace industry
Familiarity with existing harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620A (Cable & Wire Harness Assemblies), NASA-STD-8739.4
Experience releasing engineering documentation such as technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures
Experience designing and testing electrical harnesses for spacecraft, launch vehicles, or aircraft
Prior experience solving technical, schedule, or resource-related project challenges
Ability to work in small teams, covering all aspects of system design—from concept through testing
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Kenneth Crews
Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Elizabeth Pitts-Madonna
VP, Talent, Northrop Grumman Corporation
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