Sr. Principal Electrical Subsystems Design Engineer

Requisition ID : R10170841

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr. Principal Subsystems Design Engineer . This position is located in Palmdale, CA.

The Subsystems Design Engineer will provide technical leadership to a team of engineers as part of the Vehicle Engineering (VE) technical organization.

The VE organization provides responsible engineering support to a restricted program within the Strike Division. The team includes mechanisms, environment control systems, power systems, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, fire protection systems, vehicle management and electrical subsystems.

Responsibilities and duties will include :

Develop solutions to difficult problems that are thorough, imaginative, practical, and consistent with program objectives while keeping the statement of work and design requirements in focus.

Coordination and clear communication with other disciplines, customer, and suppliers during the development of design solutions.

Concise presentation and explanation of system design issues / solutions to internal management and customer representatives.

Development and review of completed models, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.

Evaluation of engineering products for conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications.

Design and develop wiring harness / cable assembly installations into the B-2 air vehicle using SAE AS 50881 and proven commercial practices as a guide.

Working independently under general supervision and as part of a large multi-disciplined team.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative / team settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science degree with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s in Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD in STEM with 3 years of experience

Active DOD Secret Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain a Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Experience with wire harness design and routing principles such as EMI separation, military connectors and backshells, shielding and overbraid, splicing, minimum bend radius, chafe protection, electrical bonding, and grounding.

Preferred Qualifications :

Proficient in use of CATIA V5 (2D and 3D) R26 (or higher) and Team Center (Unified and Enterprise).

Experience in developing 3D CATIA Product Models, parts, and assemblies. Experience in design development of supports, LRU trays, cabling, and zone installation models.

Familiarity with cable routing techniques and requirements.

Familiarity with use of CATIA Electrical Workbench to develop and route cables.

Understanding of 2D Drawings.

Salary Range : $166,500 - $249,700The 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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.