Sr Principal Electrical Engineer – Vehicle Subsystems & Integration

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

1d•$116,300 - $213,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is currently seeking a Sr Principal Electrical Engineer – Vehicle Subsystems & Integration to join their team. This position can be located in Palmdale, CA; Oklahoma City, OK; Whiteman AFB, MO; or San Diego, CA. This position will lead and/or serve as the key contributor on multiple aspects of aircraft subsystem development. This role will be deeply involved from project inception (RFP, requirements analysis, BOE) through hydraulic electrical subsystem layout, mechanical requirements, and final integration. As the engineering team’s subject matter expert (SME), the EE will guide projects from concept to sustainment, ensuring technical excellence throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline and 8 years of related experience; OR an Masters Degree in a relevant STEM discipline with 6 years of related experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and 4 years of related experience.
Proven experience leading a system’s development from concept to sustainment (“cradle-to-grave”).
Demonstrated project management capabilities.
Experience acting as a SME for an engineering team/project.
Demonstrated analytical skills with a track record of complex problem solving.
Proven ability to create and present technical briefings to senior executives.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Government Secret (or higher) clearance with a background investigation completed within the past six years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
Experience with military-aircraft subsystem development, including requirements definition, specification authoring, component analysis, procurement, source selection, integration, and test & verification.
Proficiency interpreting component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures.

Responsibilities

Create hydraulic and electrical schematics for functional systems, selecting aircraft type conductors and electromechanical components (connectors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, and/or terminal junction systems).
Perform system analysis and define requirements for electrical power generation, conversion, distribution, and circuit protection including Electrical Loads Analysis, power architecture development, test procedures, and related deliverables.
Conduct similar analysis for hydraulic systems, preparing test procedures, reports, and other deliverables.
Lead trade studies, layout development, architecture definition, system testing, verification, and troubleshooting for all assigned components.
Participate in subcontractor management teams; act as the technical point of contact for suppliers during hardware development, qualification, and procurement.
Develop and execute system level test plans, support verification activities, process test data, and resolve issues.
Perform system level evaluations to confirm that requirements are met and airworthiness criteria are satisfied.
Serve as the SME for multidisciplinary teams (10+ members), providing technical guidance from concept to sustainment.
Prepare and deliver presentations to senior leadership (director level and above).

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)