Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - 20397
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to join the test design and analysis team within the Integration Assembly Test and Checkout (IATC) element of the Command and Launch (C&L) segment. The position is located in Roy, Utah, and supports the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. The final grade level offered will depend on the candidate’s experience. The engineer will lead the architecture, development, and delivery of multiple cable and harness engineering design solutions. The role offers the opportunity to serve as a technical expert and subject matter expert for cable, harness, and instrumentation, with ownership of the Special Test Equipment (STE) statement of work from concept design through product delivery. This is a full-time position with a standard 9/80 work schedule: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off. Travel is expected 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. An active U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance is required at application, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company. U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 8 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of experience, or a Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.
- Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, and ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period as determined by the company.
- At least 1 year of experience with basic data signal types such as MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, and CAN.
- At least 1 year of experience with circuit design analysis, electrical system sizing and protection, and wire shielding requirements.
- At least 1 year of experience with wire gauge sizing, voltage drop analysis, and derating analysis.
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience with harness fabrication, component selection (back-shells, connectors, cable, and wire), and installation processes.
- At least 1 year of experience with EMI/RF principles and their application to harness shielding.
- At least 1 year of experience with Parts, Materials and Processes for electrical harnesses used in power distribution, RF, communication, and high-speed data signal applications, as well as manufacturing support.
- At least 1 year of experience with data acquisition and instrumentation systems.
- Familiarity with industry cable and harness standards, including IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4, and AS50881.
Nice To Haves
- Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope.
- Proficiency with design tools such as Microsoft Visio, RapidHarness, NX, AutoCAD, Capital, and Teamcenter.
- Prior experience coordinating with multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in a dynamic program environment.
- At least 1 year of experience with military aircraft avionics subsystems.
- Experience preparing and presenting oral and written reports.
- Familiarity with PM&P requirements per Aerospace TOR-2006(8583)-5235 / -5236.
- Experience with DoD architectures and industry/military standards such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-331, MIL-STD-1901A, and MIL-STD-461.
Responsibilities
- Define and document electrical interconnects in coordination with system, subsystem, and unit engineers.
- Communicate proactively across teams to identify critical data for collection.
- Incorporate project flow-down requirements into harness and cable designs.
- Prepare and present harness subsystem design, architecture, and implementation plans at design team meetings and reviews.
- Assist in establishing harness and cable routing and segmentation.
- Perform voltage drop analysis and capacitance studies.
- Perform RF transmission line analysis and assess performance.
- Provide support to Manufacturing, Procurement, Lab Integration, and Test.
- Design and implement test and measurement systems in the lab.
- Perform Technical Lead reviews and sign off on electrical harness and wiring diagrams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs and Work/Life Solutions
- Paid time off
- Health and wellness resources
- Employee discounts
- Disability insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
