Electrical Subsystem Wiring Design Engineer - (Level 2/3)
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Electrical Subsystem Wiring Design Engineer (Level 2) / Principal Electrical Subsystem Wiring Design Engineer (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Vehicle Engineering team in Melbourne, FL. As the Electrical Subsystem Wiring Design Engineer, you will create EWIS schematics and select aircraft‑grade conductors, backshells, relays, and other electro‑mechanical components in accordance with SAE AS‑50881 and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 while ensuring EMI shielding and separation requirements. You will collaborate with harness fabrication shops, support troubleshooting, and work both independently and within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team to deliver reliable aircraft electrical systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience (for Level 2); OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience (for Level 2).
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience (for Level 3); OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience (for Level 3); OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience (for Level 3).
- Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (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.
- Professional experience in aircraft subsystems design/development.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with military aircraft subsystem development
Responsibilities
- Design aircraft‑level EWIS schematics and select conductors, connectors, backshells, relays, switches, circuit‑breakers, and termination hardware per SAE AS‑50881 and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620.
- Apply EMI shielding and separation requirements throughout the design.
- Develop wiring layouts using ECAD tools (e.g., Mentor Graphics Capital Harness, Zuken, or equivalents).
- Coordinate with harness‑fabrication shops to verify manufacturability and quality.
- Perform independent design work under general supervision and contribute to multidisciplinary team reviews.
- Support troubleshooting and issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for Vice President or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
