Sr Principal Engineer Electronics

Northrop Grumman • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • $116,300 - $174,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Senior Principal Electronics Engineer (Level 4) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The role supports development of avionics testing solutions and specialized test equipment for the LGM-35A Sentinel Missile platform, as well as work for the U.S. Air Force and other government platforms. The team performs engineering, reverse engineering, and logistics solution work to address obsolescence and maintain warfighter supportability. The engineer researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and products for defense or commercial systems.

The position combines hands-on electrical and system design with technical coordination, analysis, troubleshooting, stakeholder engagement, and leadership. It includes developing system architectures, coordinating subsystem design and laboratory integration, owning electrical engineering designs and drawing standards, supporting reviews and schedules, solving obsolescence problems, and mentoring others while contributing as an individual performer. The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and access to work onsite in Oklahoma City. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent with 8 years of related engineering experience; or a master's degree with 6 years; or a Ph.D. with 3 years.
• Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and show initiative to complete assigned tasks and work in a timely manner.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance and special program access.
• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry in development or test.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to work onsite in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
• Experience with wiring diagram layout tools and design principles.
• Experience with printed circuit board layout tools and design principles.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. Government SECRET or higher security clearance with an investigation within the last five years.
• Active program clearance.
• Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in circuit analysis and digital/analog design.
• Experience in signal I/O interfacing and distribution.
• Experience in voltage, resistance, capacitance, and isolation testing.
• Experience in power distribution systems.
• Experience with hardware/software integration.
• Experience in instrumentation or avionics systems.
• Experience in nuclear surety.
• Experience in an Agile development environment.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Experience with CAD software tools and data management products such as CATIA, SolidWorks Mechanical/PDM, Siemens NX/Capital, SEE Electrical Expert, Microsoft Visio, National Instruments LabView, SmarTeam, or Team Center.
• Experience with nuclear-hardened systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and define system architecture for new or existing complex integrated test systems.
• Coordinate subsystem design and total-system integration in a laboratory environment.
• Oversee and own engineering designs and 2D drawing formats and standards for cable assemblies, wiring diagrams, system and network interconnects, and circuit card assemblies.
• Develop and coordinate internal and customer design reviews for electrical and system-level product designs.
• Assist with troubleshooting laboratory equipment failures.
• Coordinate with engineering managers to ensure product technical data packages meet project schedule commitments.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including software development, system test, cyber operations, and procurement, to achieve contractual commitments.
• Analyze complex electronic circuitry and precision electro-mechanical assemblies through simulation or analysis, and recommend component substitutions or redesigns that preserve platform configuration integrity, system safety, and performance specifications.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve obsolescence issues.
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules.
• Identify program problems and help establish solutions, including resource allocation, process improvements, or changes to contractual specifications.
• Independently uncover and resolve issues associated with program development and implementation.
• Support process improvement and its establishment.
• Perform functional, timeline, and trade-study analyses, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Generate reports and present them to Government counterparts, defense contractors, and cross-functional organizations.
• Provide leadership and mentoring while also performing as an individual contributor.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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