Aircraft Lighting Principal​/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Aircraft Lighting Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer with Security Clearance
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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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Aircraft Lighting Principal Electrical Engineer/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer with experience in subsystems design to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Vehicle Engineering Organization. These positions are located in Melbourne, FL.

Job Description:

* Develop fighter aircraft lighting requirements based on military specifications. This includes exterior lighting (anti-collision, navigation, formation, aerial refueling, etc...), interior lighting (footwell, map, entryway, etc...), landing lights, internal bay lighting, and lighting control and compatibility with night vision imaging systems.

* Layout lighting type, color, intensity, arrangement, and control with an understanding of installation and electrical power requirements.
* Responsible engineer activities, which include all aspects of sourcing and/or managing system/component design and development including trade studies, layouts, architecture definition support, system test & verification support, and troubleshooting. These activities may also include participating on a subcontractor management team and will act as the technical point of contact with suppliers for component development, qualification, and procurement.

* Facilitate design reviews with key stakeholders to ensure designs meet requirements.

* Candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Engineer Electrical or a Sr. Principal Engineer Electrical level.
* For a Principal Electrical Engineer position, a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field from an accredited university with 5 years of experience in electrical design of air vehicle systems, OR Master's degree with 3 years of engineering experience in electrical design of air vehicle systems.

* For a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer position, a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field from an accredited university with 8 years of engineering experience in electrical design of air vehicle systems, OR Master's degree with 6 years of engineering experience in electrical design of air vehicle systems.

* Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

* Experience with military fighter aircraft exterior and internal lighting specifications and design.

* Experience with military aircraft subsystem development, with requirements definition, specification development, component analysis, procurement, source selection, integration and test and verification for advance aircraft.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Familiarity with MIL-STD-3009

* Knowledge/experience with IR and visible light spectrums

* Previous experience troubleshooting / providing liaison experience in the lab and AC environment #AS-FA3 Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $Salary Range 2: $ - $ 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…