Principal / Senior Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Electrical Design Engineer OR Senior Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Lab Test organization. This position is located in Melbourne, FL. As the Lab Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and outfitting cutting-edge test environments for advanced air vehicle systems. You will lead the electrical design and integration efforts that turn concepts into fully functional labs — from cable interface assemblies and data-acquisition hardware to sensor suites that measure structural stress. In this role you will be responsible for electrical designs associated with of laboratory equipment, test, measurement, and handling equipment used on military aircraft. Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Gathering of data, requirements development, interfacing with suppliers, and performing electrical design of cable assemblies, circuit breaker panels, junction boxes, Equipment Racks etc. Acting as manufacturing liaison during build process of your project to ensure overall quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved. Testing and integration of manufactured Equipment in Lab and on aircraft Follows documented processes, specifications and procedures that support the design and manufacture of electrical commodities. Basic Qualifications: This requisition may be filled at a Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Level 3) or Senior Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Level 4) level based on the qualifications below. Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Level 3) Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience. Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance, with an Interim Top Secret being required prior to the commencement of employment. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs Professional experience using computer-aided design (CAD) software, NX10, and/or GD&T Senior Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Level 4) Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related professional/military experience. Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance, with an Interim Top Secret being required prior to the commencement of employment. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs Professional experience using computer-aided design (CAD) software, NX10, and/or GD&T Preferred Qualifications: Active DoD Top Secret Clearance Knowledge of communications hardware and protocol for Ethernet, serial, 1553 Knowledge of electrical components, power design and consideration Systems integration of components in a laboratory environment Strong proficiency in interpreting and creating electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. Experience with AutoCAD or equivalent electrical design tools Background in manufacturing or liaison engineering to support assembly build-up and aircraft system testing. Experience developing and managing test requirements Hands-on experience with subsystem, payload, or systems integration Knowledge of aircraft-type cable assemblies, MIL type wiring and components such as mil connectors, back shells, relays, switches, indicator lights, terminal junction system components, etc. Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 Secondary 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.

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