Staff / Sr Principal Electrical Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Senior Principal Electrical Engineer or Staff Principal Electrical Engineer position in the Huntsville Hardware Engineering functional department. This position will support one or more projects performing design engineering for integration of Command and Control systems, such as radios, networks, antennas, and power equipment, in support of Department of Defense projects. The selected candidate will work in a dynamic people-focused environment where he/she will interact with production, program management, service providers, equipment suppliers, and customers. Primary responsibilities are cable harnesses design, power analysis, and interconnect diagrams for COTS and GFE equipment.  Additional tasks include research, development, design, and testing electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.  

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelors degree in Electrical or Computer Science Engineering or related STEM degree 
• Minimum 8 years experience (for level 4) or 12 years experience (for level 5) in electrical design engineering 
• Experience supporting designs in production, fabrication and test. 
• Experience with product design, integration of subsystems that include network communication (Wired and Wireless), power design and distribution, interconnect diagrams, wire harness/cable design. 
• Experience in performance of trade studies to identify components that meet system and subsystem requirements. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Visio, Cameo, AutoCAD, NX, or other industry-standard software frequently used for electrical CAD design. 
• Ability to support periodic travel to customer sites in the continental United States. 
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and nontechnical personnel. 
• Ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with system and facility grounding and bonding 
• Understanding of the following MIL Standards MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464 , MIL-STD-188-124 , and MIL-STD-1275 
• Experience designing cable harnesses using MIL circular connectors, MIL-DTL-38999 (Series 1, 2, and 3), MIL-DTL-5051, MIL-DTL-22992, MIL-DTL-26482, MIL-DTL-83526, and MIL-C-85049. 
• Experience designing systems using single and multimode fiber optics  
• Experience with RF relative to radio design, tactical radio systems and amplifier/antenna fundamentals 
• Experience using PLM/PDM and MRP Systems 
• Understanding of IPC-620 Workmanship Standards 
• Proven track record in development of power solutions (AC, DC, Vehicle Power Systems, Battery, Solar) 
• Proven problem-solving skills to rapidly address issues identified during production and installation 
• Experience with managed network devices and systems 
• Experience with wireless point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and multipoint communication devices and systems 
• Experience in leading small product development groups 
• Experience working in an autonomous work environment on complex projects 
• Experience in working on business or engineering full-cycle projects from project inception through system sustainment 

Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00

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.