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Sentinel – Principal / Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer – 4937-1

Roy, Utah, United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Strategic Deterrent Systems division is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer / Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer for the Air Vehicle Equipment (AVE) Integration and Test (I&T) Lab Design and Integration (D&I) team. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.

What You’ll Get to do:

The selected candidate will be responsible for the architecture, development, and delivery of multiple cable/harness engineering design solutions. This role provides the opportunity to be a technical expert/lead, take ownership of the Special Test Equipment (STE) statement of work from concept design to product delivery, and to be one of the recognized Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) within the team for Cable, Harness, and Instrumentation.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Support the development of the lab Operational Concepts (OPSCON) to maximize the utility of test resources while meeting schedule and technical requirements and/or constraints Support the development of HW acceptance test requirements and procedures
  • Define and develop the electrical drawing tree and interconnect diagrams for the test line
  • Convert system level requirements from systems engineering into cable/harness requirements
  • Assist in establishing harness/cable routing and segmentation
  • Perform voltage drop analysis and capacitance studies
  • Provide support to Manufacturing, Procurement, Lab Integration and Test
  • Design and implement Test and Measurement systems in a lab space.
  • Perform Technical Lead review and provide sign off on electrical harness and wiring diagrams.
  • Mentor engineers on cable/harness design and interconnects

Basic Qualifications:

  • Principal Electrical Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with 5 years or experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of experience; PhD with 1 years of experience
  • Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and with 8 years or experience; or Master's degree with 6 years of experience; or PhD with 4 years of experience.
  • 3+ years of experience using CAD design tools (i.e. NX, CATIA, Capital, etc.).
  • 3+ years of cable/harness design experience, preferably following military and/or aviation standards.

Required for Both Levels:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope (< 6 yrs), with an ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
  • At least 1 year of experience with basic data signal types (MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, CAN etc.).
  • At least 1 year of experience with harness fabrication, component (back-shell, connector, cable and wire) selection and installation processes with hands-on experience.
  • At least 1 year of experience with Parts, Materials and Processes for electrical harness related to power distribution, RF, communication and high-speed data signal applications, as well as manufacturing support.
  • Familiarity with industry cable and harness standards such as: IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4 and AS50881.
  • Ability to effectively communicate issues and help provide solutions across multiple teams/disciplines
  • Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Has been previously approved for Special Access Program (SAP)
  • Electrical Engineering degree
  • Proficiency with Siemens Capital (AKA Mentor Capital) or similar E-CAD program
  • Experience in design tools such as Microsoft Visio, RapidHarness, Capital, Teamcenter, etc.
  • Experience in creating a PDP or PDP-like PLM product
  • Experience with Teamcenter or similar PLM product
  • Experience with wire gauge sizing, voltage drop analysis, and derating analysis.
  • Experience with electro-mechanical or instrumentation system development and design.
  • Experience with Data Acquisition and Instrumentation systems.
  • Experience with EMI/RF principles and their application to harness shielding.
  • Experience in leading/supporting a development engineering team

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 
  • 401k 
  • Educational Assistance 
  • Life Insurance 
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions 
  • Paid Time Off 
  • Health & Wellness Resources 
  • Employee Discounts 

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States, building advanced systems across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. The company is known for some of the most complex defense programs in the world, including stealth aircraft, autonomous systems, missile defense technologies, satellites, and space-based intelligence platforms that support U.S. national security operations.

For job seekers, Northrop Grumman offers careers across a wide range of high-impact fields including aerospace engineering, software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, manufacturing, program management, and intelligence support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on mission-critical systems that directly support the Department of Defense and intelligence community. Many roles involve long-term programs with significant technical depth and real-world operational impact.

Unlike smaller defense startups focused on narrow capabilities, Northrop Grumman operates across multiple major mission areas, giving employees exposure to highly advanced programs such as stealth platforms, space systems, autonomous vehicles, and next-generation command-and-control systems. The company is also a major leader in classified space and intelligence systems, where cutting-edge engineering and secure infrastructure play a critical role in national defense.

As global competition in space, cyber, and advanced military systems continues to intensify, Northrop Grumman remains one of the most strategically important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical careers with long-term impact on national security, Northrop Grumman continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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