Staff Principal Electrical Engineer - Vehicle Subsystems

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is currently seeking a Staff Engineer Subsystems Aeronautical Design to join our team of diverse, qualified individuals. This position can be located in Palmdale, CA, Oklahoma City, OK, Whiteman AFB, and San Diego, CA. 

The Staff Electrical Engineer (EE) – Vehicle Subsystems & Integration will lead, and/or serve as the key contributor, on multiple aspects of aircraft subsystem development. The successful candidate 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Development 

•  Create hydraulic and electrical schematics for functional systems, selecting aircraft type conductors and electromechanical components (connectors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, terminal junction systems). 
• Conduct similar analysis for hydraulic systems, preparing test procedures, reports, and other deliverables.

System Engineering 

• 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.

Testing & Verification 

• 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.
• Leadership & Communication 
• 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).

Basic Qualifications:

• Basic Qualifications for a Staff Engineer include a Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 10 years of related experience OR a PhD in STEM and 8 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 of 10?+ members.
• Strong analytical skills with a track record of complex problem solving.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to create and present technical briefings to senior executives.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 - $171,000.00

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.