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Principal Electrical Engineer – Vehicle Subsystems & Integration
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-California-El Segundo
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: 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 is currently seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer – Vehicle Subsystems & Integration to join our team! This position can be located in El Segundo, CA, Palmdale, CA; Oklahoma City, OK; Whiteman AFB, MO; or San Diego, CA . This position will lead and/or serve as the key contributor on multiple aspects of aircraft subsystem development. This role will be deeply involved from project inception (RFP, requirements analysis, BOE) through hydraulic electrical subsystem layout, mechanical requirements, and final integration. As the engineering team’s subject matter expert (SME), the EE will guide projects from concept to sustainment, ensuring technical excellence throughout the product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Include: • Design & Development • Create hydraulic and electrical schematics for functional systems, selecting aircraft type conductors and electromechanical components (connectors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, and/or terminal junction systems). • Perform system analysis and define requirements for electrical power generation, conversion, distribution, and circuit protection including Electrical Loads Analysis, power architecture development, test procedures, and related deliverables. • Conduct similar analysis for hydraulic systems, preparing test procedures, reports, and other deliverables. • System Engineering • Lead trade studies, layout development, architecture definition, system testing, verification, and troubleshooting for all assigned components. • Participate in subcontractor management teams; act as the technical point of contact for suppliers during hardware development, qualification, and procurement. • Testing & Verification • Develop and execute system level test plans, support verification activities, process test data, and resolve issues. • Perform system level evaluations to confirm that requirements are met and airworthiness criteria are satisfied. • Leadership & Communication • Serve as the SME for multidisciplinary teams (10+ members), providing technical guidance from concept to sustainment. • Prepare and deliver presentations to senior leadership (director level and above). Basic Qualifications: • Bachelors Degree in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline and 5 years of related experience; OR an Masters Degree in a relevant STEM discipline with 3 years of related experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and 1 years of related experience. • Proven experience leading a system’s development from concept to sustainment (“cradle-to-grave”). • Demonstrated project management capabilities. • Experience acting as a SME for an engineering team/proj