RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer / Sr Principal Electrical Engineer. This position is located in Huntsville, AL or Colorado Springs, CO and supports the Sentinel program. 

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. 

What You'll Get To Do: 


• Design of electrical systems in accordance with scope of work. 

• Evaluate vendor documents to ensure specifications and data sheet requirements are met. 

• Review documentation such as but not limited to schematics, diagrams, equipment data sheets, hazard area classification drawings, and electrical analysis or studies developed by other engineers and designers. 

• Review application of codes and standards for compliance and correct interpretation of Electrical designs. 

• Participate in the delivery of Electrical design Technical Data Packages (TDP), Issue-for-Construction (IFC) packages, as-built TDPs, PDPs, interface models, and additional design artifacts. 

• Analyze trade studies to evaluate alternative design solutions to resolve technical issues. 

• Develop and present design change requests, coordinate with impacted internal and external stakeholders, to ensure configuration control of the technical baseline. 

• Identify risks and opportunities associated with or driven by design factors. 

• Develop and mature Electrical designs that meet Weapon System requirements, UFC, MIL-STD, and other applicable codes and regulations. 

• Follows documented processes, specifications and procedures that support the design and manufacture of electrical commodities. 

• Collaborating and communicating with multi-functional teams and all collaborators. 

• Providing guidance and mentoring team during project execution. 

• Able to work independently with minimum supervision, positive demeanor and highest ethics. 

• Proactively seek information and direction to successfully complete the statement of work. 


 

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense 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.

 

Job Qualifications:  

You'll Bring These Qualifications: 

This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Electrical Engineer level (T03) or Sr Principal Electrical Engineer level (T04). 


• Principal Electrical Engineer:  A Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience; or 3 years of experience with a Master's degree; or 4 years of experience with PHD 



• Sr Principal Electrical Engineer:  A Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience; or 6 years of experience with a Master's degree; or 4 years of experience with PHD 



Required for Both Levels: 


• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years 

• 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 of mechanical/ electrical design and analysis principles. 

• Experience with electrical/power systems, cable/harness, circuit card, controls systems and/or components design. 

• Knowledgeable of using the Mentor Graphics Capital/Xpedition tool or equivalents 

• Experience using Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project and Engineering Scheduling tools or applications. 

• Experience reviewing engineering specifications, schematics and/or drawings with the ability to translate customer driven requirements into specifications. 



These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: 



• Experience resolving issues and providing technical support  

• Capable of working with minimal direction and in team environments. 

• Experience with ETAP or SKM PTW32 for short circuit analysis, coordination studies, and arc flash studies. 

• Electrical design experience in CAD such as NX/Revit 

• Experience working with external customer to meet program expectations in a timely and efficient manner. 

• Experience with maintenance and reliability engineering 

• Experience using the following tools: ANSYS, MATLAB, or equivalents 

• Teamcenter/CPLM experience 

• Continuous Process Improvement experience 

• Experience with Agile 

• Knowledge of various data transmission formats (eg. Serial, TCP/IP, Fiber etc) 


Colorado Pay Range:
Principal Electrical Engineer: Min:$100,300; Max: $150,500
Sr Principal Electrical Engineer: Min: $118,600 ; Max: $196,700


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Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00Salary Range 2: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00The 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.PDN-9ef40836-dcee-456e-9524-ce498b443902