Engineer or Principal Engineer Subsystems Electrical

Northrop Grumman • Palmdale, CA

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About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring an Electrical Engineer or Principal Electrical Engineer for its B2 Vehicle Engineering Subsystems and Modifications team. The position is located in Palmdale, California, or Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. It may be filled at Engineer (level 2) or Principal Engineer (level 3), depending on qualifications. The opportunity is contingent on program funding; the start date will be determined after funding confirmation.

The role supports aircraft subsystem development, including electrical design, power and electrical load analysis, component selection, system testing, verification, and troubleshooting. It also includes technical coordination with subcontractors, support for system-level test activities, and communication of technical information to leadership and engineering review boards.

Requirements

• For level 2: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years of electrical engineering experience, or a master's degree in Electrical Engineering and no related experience required.
• For level 3: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of electrical engineering experience, or a master's degree in a STEM field and at least 3 years of related experience.
• Experience in electrical design of air vehicle systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical skills and a track record of complex problem solving.
• Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to create and present technical briefings to senior executives.
• Experience developing and presenting to senior leadership.
• Direct experience in electrical design in vehicles.
• Strong understanding of the engineering lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Create aircraft subsystem designs, including electrical schematics, harness designs, harness routing, and power and electrical load analyses.
• Support selection of components such as connectors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, and terminal junction systems.
• Support trade studies, layout development, architecture definition, system testing, verification, and troubleshooting for assigned components.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for subcontractor management teams during hardware development, qualification testing, and procurement, incorporating project flow-down requirements.
• Support system-level test plans and verification activities, process test data, and resolve issues in real time.
• Create leadership presentations and present at technical review boards to chief engineers.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level