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Principal/ Sr. Principal Electromechanical Engineer

In Person (Melbourne, Florida, United States of America)
Full Time
$95,300 – $142,900
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Location:
Melbourne, Florida, United States of America

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.

This position is currently contingent on program award and associated program award funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Please note: Only external candidates and NG employees who are not currently in AS Engineering will be considered under this requisition.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Electromechanical Engineer/ Sr. Principal Electromechanical Engineer with experience in subsystems design to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Vehicle Engineering Organization. These positions are located in Melbourne, FL.  

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop wiring harness/cable assembly installations into air vehicles for multiple aerospace programs using SAE AS 50881 and proven commercial practices as a guide.

  • Working independently under general supervision and as part of a large multi-disciplined team.

  • Collaborate with inter-departmental vehicle sub-system departments including aircraft structure, equipment installation, hydraulics, environmental control systems, and manufacturing teams.

  • Facilitating design reviews with key stakeholders to ensure designs meet requirements.

  • Attending internal program, customer and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and/or formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates.

  • The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Position may be filled as either a Principal Electromechanical Engineer/ Sr. Principal Electromechanical Engineer depending on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

  • The basic qualifications of the Principal Engineer Aeronautical are a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of engineering experience, OR Master’s degree AND 3 years of engineering experience.

  • The basic qualifications of the Sr. Principal Engineer Aeronautical are a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 8 years of engineering experience, OR Master’s degree AND 6 years of engineering experience.

  • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

  • Experience with wire harness design and routing principles such as EMI separation, military connectors and backshells, shielding and overbraid, splicing, minimum bend radius, chafe protection, electrical bonding, and grounding.

  • Experience in a 3D design tool such as NX, Catia V5, or ProE

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