Principal Aeronautical Engineer OR Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer; Electromechanical
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time
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 is looking to add a Principal Aeronautical Engineer OR a Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Electromechanical) to our team in Melbourne, FL.
Responsibilities- Effectively use and/or apply technical principles, theories, and concepts to assigned tasks commensurate with engineering level
- Design and develop electrical box assembly, cable/wiring harness routing, and system cable/wiring harness routing drawings for overall aircraft functional systems including the selection of electro‑mechanical components such as connectors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, clamps, and terminal junctions per Mil Spec requirements or proven commercial practices
- Develop technical solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.
- Actively participate in team discussions by offering ideas and suggestions on how we can enhance the team and/or an individual’s ability to execute tasks, improve performance, and encourage innovation
- Proactively look to organize team tasks
- Make good judgment design decisions regarding individual tasks, i.e. minimizing rework and maximizing reuse of existing designs
- Make efficient use of time and resources by prioritizing tasks to meet commitments
- Professionally represent the organization while interacting with internal and external contacts. Communicate with senior personnel on technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations
- Complete all BTPs, Change Orders, reports, analyses, and other deliverables and assignments with a high degree of quality and prepare for and participate in all product life cycle design reviews as required. Complete peer check assignment duties as requested and on time.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree in a related STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in a related STEM discipline with 1 year of relevant experience.
- Experience with electromechanical components such as electrical box assembly, cable/wiring harness routing, and system cable/wiring harness routing.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
- Bachelor’s degree in a related STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree in a related STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in a related STEM discipline with 4 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with electromechanical components such as electrical box assembly, cable/wiring harness routing, and system cable/wiring harness routing.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
- Solid modeling design skills (i.e., NX Siemens, Team Center Enterprise (TcE), CATIA, Solid Works).
- Ability to demonstrate independent creative thinking and…
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