Principal / Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Warner Robins, GA

3d•$98,400 - $184,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector has a need for a Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer at its Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) organization in Warner Robins, GA. This engineering position is for a role on our Systems Engineering Team. Our ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, a drive to lead from where you are, collaborative people skills, and the proven ability to work within a technically diverse and fast-paced team. This position can be located in either Oklahoma City, OK OR Warner Robins, GA and requires that you work on-site daily at either one of these locations.

Requirements

Principal Systems Engineer: Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience with B.S. degree; Minimum of 3 years of direct relevant experience with Master’s degree; Minimum of 1 year of direct relevant experience with PhD. B.S, M.S., or PhD must be in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline.
Sr. Principal Systems Engineer: Minimum of 8 years of direct relevant experience with B.S. degree; Minimum of 6 years of direct relevant experience with Master’s degree; Minimum of 4 years of direct relevant experience with PhD. B.S, M.S., or PhD must be in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline.
Proven experience handling obsolete parts and implementing DMS part resolution strategies.
Strong knowledge of mil‑spec parts and relevant military standards.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and Technical Data Packages.
Experience performing circuit analysis, simulation, and prototype development.
Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel) and familiarity with PLM/BOM tools.
Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a cross‑functional team.
Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with Siemens Teamcenter (or other Siemens PLM) for BOM management, change control, and documentation.
Advanced proficiency with circuit design and simulation tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence, LTspice).
Hands‑on experience with component testing and qualification (e.g., environmental, reliability, and functional testing).
Knowledge of advanced obsolescence‑prediction tools (e.g., Accuris, SiliconExpert)
Experience with Diminishing Manufacturing Source and Material Shortages (DMSMS) reporting
Current Secret clearance or higher

Responsibilities

Identify and assess obsolete or DMS‑listed components.
Develop mitigation strategies (e.g., part substitution, redesign, last‑time‑buy, or engineering change request).
Maintain an up‑to‑date obsolescence database and generate regular risk reports.
Source, evaluate, and qualify military‑specification (mil‑spec) parts.
Ensure that all mil‑spec parts meet applicable standards (e.g., MIL‑PRF‑38534, MIL‑STD‑810, etc.).
Review engineering drawings, schematics, and TDPs to extract component requirements (part numbers, material, finish, tolerances, etc.).
Perform schematic capture, simulation, and analysis of analog, digital, and mixed‑signal circuits using tools such as SPICE, Altium, or similar.
Create and update Bill of Materials (BOM) and component specification sheets.
Verify that purchased parts match the engineering intent and design constraints.
Help maintain accurate configuration records in the PLM system.

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available
health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
overtime
shift differential
discretionary bonus
Annual bonuses
Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)