Electrical Engineer OR Principal Electrical Engineer – Vehicle Subsystems & Integration
Listed on 2026-05-31
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes
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.
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 Electrical Engineer OR
Principal Electrical Engineer – Vehicle Subsystems & Integration to join our team in Palmdale, CA;
Oklahoma City, OK; or Whiteman AFB in Missouri.
This position will be involved in multiple aspects of aircraft subsystem development including electrical design, analysis, requirements, and issue troubleshooting. Examples of aircraft subsystems include System Architecture, Cable Design, and Electrical Power Generation & Distribution.
Responsibilities IncludeDevelop electrical wiring designs of a functional system including the selection of aircraft-type conductors and electro-mechanical components such as connectors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, and terminal junction systems.
Support design requirements for electrical power generation, conversion and distribution systems, and circuit protective requirements for aerospace vehicle systems including Electrical Loads Analysis, test procedures, power architectures, reports, analyses, and other vehicle power related deliverables.
Responsible for all aspects of system/component design and development including trade studies, layouts, architecture definition, system test & verification, and troubleshooting.
Participate on a subcontractor management team and act as the technical point of contact with suppliers for hardware development, qualification, and procurement.
Perform system level test planning, execution support, verification, data processing, and troubleshooting.
Perform system level evaluations to verify requirements and ensure airworthiness criteria are met.
This position requires 100% on-site work. There is no telework or hybrid work schedule allowed. The anticipated travel for this role is approximately 10%.
This position may be filled as either an Electrical Engineer OR Principal Electrical Engineer, depending upon the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications for Electrical EngineerBachelor’s Degree in a related Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline and 2 years of experience in electrical engineering; OR a Master’s Degree in a related STEM discipline with 0 years of electrical engineering experience.
Experience in electrical design of air vehicle systems
Current, active US Government Secret clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP). This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Bachelor’s Degree in a related Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline and 5 years of experience in electrical engineering; OR a Master’s Degree in a related STEM discipline with 3 years of electrical engineering experience; OR a PhD in a related STEM discipline with 1 year of electrical engineering experience.
Experience in electrical design of air vehicle systems
Current, active US Government Secret clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP). This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the…
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