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

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Roy, UT, USA
In-Office
98K-184K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead architecture, design, and delivery of cable/harness and instrumentation solutions for lab integration and test. Convert system requirements into harness designs, create electrical drawings and interconnects, perform voltage drop/capacitance analyses, support manufacturing/procurement, and mentor engineers while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 - $147,600.00Secondary 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.

Skills Required

  • Degree in STEM with experience per level (Principal: BS+5yrs or MS+3yrs or PhD+1yr; Sr Principal: BS+8yrs or MS+6yrs or PhD+4yrs)
  • Must be U.S. citizen with active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance (current, within scope <6 yrs) and ability to obtain/maintain SAP approval
  • 3+ years using CAD design tools (e.g., NX, CATIA, Capital)
  • 3+ years cable/harness design experience (preferably to military and/or aviation standards)
  • 1+ year experience with basic data signal types (MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, CAN)
  • 1+ year experience with harness fabrication, component selection (back-shell, connector, cable/wire) and hands-on installation
  • 1+ year experience with parts, materials and processes for electrical harnesses related to power distribution, RF, communications and high-speed data
  • Familiarity with cable/harness industry standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4, AS50881)
  • Ability to communicate issues and solutions across multiple teams/disciplines and operate independently
  • Has been previously approved for Special Access Program (SAP)
  • Electrical Engineering degree
  • Proficiency with Siemens Capital (Mentor Capital) or similar E-CAD
  • Experience with Microsoft Visio, RapidHarness, Capital, Teamcenter or similar tools
  • Experience creating a PDP or PDP-like PLM product; experience with Teamcenter or similar PLM
  • Experience with wire gauge sizing, voltage drop analysis, and derating analysis
  • Experience with electro-mechanical or instrumentation system development and Data Acquisition/Instrumentation systems
  • Experience with EMI/RF principles and harness shielding
  • Experience leading/supporting a development engineering team

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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