RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
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.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to join the test design and analysis team as part of the Integration Assembly Test and Checkout (IATC) element of the Command and Launch (C&L) segment. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program.
What You'll Get To Do
Selected candidate will be responsible for the architecture, development, and delivery of multiple cable/harness engineering design solutions. This role provides the opportunity to be a technical expert, take ownership of the Special Test Equipment (STE) statement of work from concept design to product delivery, and to be one of the recognized Subject Matter Experts (SME's) within the team for Cable, Harness, and Instrumentation. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:
Define and document electrical interconnects through coordination with system, subsystem, and unit engineers
Pro-actively communicate across teams to ensure critical data is identified for collection.
Incorporate project flow down requirements into the harness/cable design
Prepare and present harness subsystem design, architecture and implementation plans at various design team meetings and reviews
Assist in establishing harness/cable routing and segmentation
Perform voltage drop analysis and capacitance studies
Experience in RF transmission line analysis and performance
Provide support to Manufacturing, Procurement, Lab Integration and Test
Design and implement Test and Measurement systems in a the lab space.
Perform Technical Lead review and provide sign off on electrical harness and wiring diagrams.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Some travel may be required to Promontory, UT, Colorado Springs, CO, and/or Vandenberg SFB, CA. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with 8 years of experience; or Master's degree with 6 years of experience; or PhD with 4 years of experience
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
1 year of experience with basic data signal @types (MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, CAN etc.)
1 year of experience with circuit design analysis and electrical system sizing/protection as well as various wire shielding requirements
1 year of experience with wire gauge sizing, voltage drop analysis, and derating analysis
1 year of experience with harness fabrication, component (back-shell, connector, cable and wire) selection and installation processes with hands-on experience
1 year of experience with EMI/RF principles and their application to harness shielding
1 year of experience with Parts, Materials and Processes for electrical harness related to power distribution, RF, communication and high-speed data signal applications, as well as manufacturing support
1 year of experience Data Acquisition and Instrumentation systems.
Familiarity with industry cable and harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4 and AS50881
Preferred Qualifications:
An active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Proficiency in design tools such as Microsoft Visio, RapidHarness, NX, AutoCAD, Capital, Teamcenter
Prior experience in coordinating with multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) within a dynamic program environment
1 year of experience with military aircraft avionics subsystems
Experience with preparing and presenting oral and written reports
Familiarity with PM&P requirements per Aerospace TOR-2006(8583)-5235 / -5236
Experience with DoD architectures and Industry/Military Standards (e.g. MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-331, MIL-STD-1901A and Mil-STD-461)
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Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00
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 disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
