
Principal or Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, Subsystem Wiring Design
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Job description
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal or Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, Subsystem Wiring Design — a full-time, based in Melbourne, FL role ($98k–$184k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
Principal or Sr. Principal Engineer Electrical - Subsystem Wiring Design
Location: United States-Florida-Melbourne
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Electrical Engineer / Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer with experience in aircraft subsystems development to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Vehicle Organization in Melbourne, FL.
Job Summary:
The Principal Electrical Engineer / Snr. Principal Electrical Engineer may be involved in multiple aspects of aircraft subsystem development including electrical design, analysis, requirements, lab testing, data post processing, and issue troubleshooting. Aircraft subsystems may include, but are not limited to, Avionic System Architecture, Cable Design, and Electrical Power Generation & Distribution.
Responsibilities May Include:
Develop electrical wiring designs of a functional system including the selection of aircraft-type conductors and electro-mechanical components such as connectors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, terminal junction systems, etc. in accordance with AS 50881 and proven commercial practices.
Support design requirements for electrical power generation, conversion and distribution systems, and circuit protective requirements for aerospace vehicle systems including Electrical Loads Analysis, test procedures, power architectures, reports, analyses, and other vehicle power related deliverables. Familiarization with MIL-STD-704 required.
Responsible for all aspects of system/component design and development including trade studies, layouts, architecture definition, system test & verification, and troubleshooting.
May participate on a subcontractor management team and will act as the technical point of contact with suppliers for hardware development, qualification, and procurement.
System level test planning, execution support, verification, data processing, and troubleshooting.
System level evaluations to verify requirements and ensure airworthiness criteria are met.
Position may be filled as either an Principal Electrical Engineer (Level 3) OR Snr. Principal Electrical Engineer (Level 4) depending on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Engineer: Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Masters of Science (MS) in a STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of relevant experience
Sr. Principal Engineer: BS in a STEM discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; OR MS in a STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of relevant experience
Experience in electrical design of air vehicle systems.
Must have Cable Bundle Design Experience, Capital Harness Experience, or Architecture Design Experience
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance; clearance not required to start employment.
Must have the ability to obtain any Program Special access required within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with military aircraft subsystem development, with requirements definition, specification development, component analysis, procurement, source selection, integration and test and verification for advance aircraft.
Experience interpreting component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures.
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What is the salary for Principal or Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, Subsystem Wiring Design at Northrop Grumman?
The estimated salary range for Principal or Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, Subsystem Wiring Design at Northrop Grumman is $98,000 - $184,000 USD per year.
What is the seniority level for Principal or Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, Subsystem Wiring Design at Northrop Grumman?
Principal or Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, Subsystem Wiring Design at Northrop Grumman is a Principal / Senior / Staff level position.
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