Sentinel - Sr Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Overview

Position:
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Location:

Roy, UT

Department:
Integration Assembly Test and Checkout (IATC) – Command and Launch (C&L) segment, supporting the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start:
Yes, Clearance type:
Secret.

Travel:
Yes (10% of the time).

This role provides the opportunity to develop multiple cable/harness engineering design solutions, lead the Special Test Equipment (STE) statement of work from concept through delivery, and serve as a subject matter expert for Cable, Harness, and Instrumentation.

• Define and document electrical interconnects through coordination with system, subsystem, and unit engineers.
• Proactively communicate across teams to ensure critical data is identified for collection.
• Incorporate project flow down requirements into harness/cable design.
• Prepare and present harness subsystem design, architecture, and implementation plans at design team meetings and reviews.
• Assist in establishing harness/cable routing and segmentation.
• Perform voltage drop analysis and capacitance studies.
• Conduct RF transmission line analysis and performance evaluations.
• Support manufacturing, procurement, lab integration, and test design, including implementation of test and measurement systems in the lab space.
• Provide technical lead review and sign‑off on electrical harness and wiring diagrams.

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years of experience, Master's degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval.
• At least 1 year of experience with MIL‑STD‑1553, RS‑422, CAN, or similar data signal types.
• At least 1 year of experience with circuit design analysis and electrical system sizing/protection, including wire shielding requirements.
• At least 1 year of experience with wire gauge sizing, voltage drop analysis, and derating analysis.
• At least 1 year of experience with harness fabrication, component selection, and installation processes.
• At least 1 year of experience with EMI/RF principles and their application to harness shielding.
• At least 1 year of experience with parts, materials, and processes for electrical harness related to power distribution, RF, communication, and high‑speed data signal applications.
• At least 1 year of experience with data acquisition and instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with industry cable and harness standards: IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, NASA‑STD‑8739.4, AS50881.

• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance at time of application.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Microsoft Visio, Rapid Harness, NX, AutoCAD, Capital, Teamcenter.
• Prior experience coordinating with multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in a dynamic program environment.
• At least 1 year of experience with military aircraft avionics subsystems.
• Experience preparing and presenting oral and written reports.
• Familiarity with PM&P requirements per Aerospace TOR‑)-5235/‑5236.
• Experience with DoD architectures and Industry/Military Standards (MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑331, MIL‑STD‑1901A, MIL‑STD‑461).

Primary Level Salary Range: $ – $

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off, Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

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