Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Principal/ Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer in support of the Sentinel program. This position is located in Roy, UT.
What You’ll Get To Do
The Command System team oversees the ground design of multiple electrical components required at different Sentinel weapon system facilities located across the nation.
Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:
Attending internal program, customer and/or supplier technical exchange meetings
Support formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates.
Working in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
Ensure appropriate coordination between electrical design and other integration teams.
Coordinate electrical system engineering content and work products.
Conduct electrical analysis and/or develop LRU electrical designs
Develop Product Definition Packages (PDPs)/Analysis Data Packages (ADPs) and take them through the full review and release process.
Review engineering deliverables such as one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, part data sheets, interconnect connect diagrams, specifications, electrical analysis and trade studies
May perform research, trade studies, evaluation, and systems integration in electrical or electro-mechanical systems, cables, connectors, power systems, test equipment, and more.
Possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively to understand system level interdependencies that impact electrical requirements and design constraints.
Demonstrate leadership principles – Integrity, respect, organizational, communication etc.
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Engineer Electrical:
Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience, or 2 years of experience with a Master’s degree, or 0 years of experience with a PhD.
Sr. Principal Engineer Electrical:
Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 9 years of experience, or 7 years of experience with a Master’s degree, or 4 years of experience with a PhD.
Both Levels:
Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Knowledgeable with Siemens Teamcenter PLM or equivalent.
Knowledgeable with CAD/ECAD tools for cable design (Siemens Capital).
Electrical engineering experience in electrical architecture and/or cable/harness design.
Familiarity with industry/Military standards and codes (IEC, NEC, NFPA, IEC 60332, IEEE 299, UL, NEC 770, ISO 9001)
Working knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc).
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
Ability to perform cable sizing, voltage drop, and ampacity calculations using analytical methods or software.
Strong written and verbal communication for preparing technical reports, specifications, and presenting design concepts to stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in EMI/EMC design, shielding techniques, and thermal management for electronic systems.
Experience with DoD acquisition processes, milestone reviews, and government contracting.
Experience in maintaining and reporting status of program activities
Experience creating wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and bill of materials (BOM) documents.
Strong understanding of cable construction, materials, and performance characteristics (e.g., voltage rating, current carrying capacity, shielding)
Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620.
Proficiency with Siemens Teamcenter PLM or equivalent.
Proficiency with CAD/ECAD tools for cable design (Siemens Capital).
Experience managing design revisions, change orders, and interfacing with cross functional teams.
Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, milestone reviews, and government contracting.
Experience maintaining and reporting status of program activities.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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 positions 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $147,600.00The 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.Skills Required
- Principal Engineer: Bachelor's in STEM and 5 years' relevant experience, or Master's with 2 years, or PhD with 0 years
- Sr. Principal Engineer: Bachelor's in STEM and 9 years' relevant experience, or Master's with 7 years, or PhD with 4 years
- Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval
- Knowledgeable with Siemens Teamcenter PLM or equivalent
- Knowledgeable with CAD/ECAD tools for cable design (Siemens Capital)
- Electrical engineering experience in electrical architecture and/or cable/harness design
- Familiarity with industry/Military standards and codes (IEC, NEC, NFPA, IEC 60332, IEEE 299, UL, NEC 770, ISO 9001)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical manuals
- Ability to perform cable sizing, voltage drop, and ampacity calculations
- Strong written and verbal communication for technical reports and presentations
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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