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$114k – $171k per year
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In office (Dulles)
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Staff · 8+ years exp
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Northrop Grumman is an American defence contractor whose oldest predecessor was founded in 1939, and which took its present form through the 1994 combination of Northrop and Grumman. It builds strategic systems including the B-21 Raider bomber and the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile programme, military and civil space systems, radars and electronic warfare equipment, autonomous aircraft, and mission systems and software for the United States armed forces and allied governments. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it earns the large majority of its revenue from the American government and employs close to one hundred thousand people.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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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’s Space Sector is seeking a Harness Designer- Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The Vehicle Engineering team is seeking an experienced Harness Designer to perform detailed Spacecraft Harness Design, including creation of wire harness drawings and schematics, documentation of cable harnesses, and harness 3-D modeling and space claims.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:

  • Support Development of total harness modeling product to include: Harness 3-D modeling and space claims, overall spacecraft routing and integration concept, wire harness drawings and schematic creation and associated documentation of cable harnesses
  • Ensure models and drawings meet all department standards and customer requirements
  • Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total harness subsystem solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
  • Support technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and supportability and effectiveness analysis for total harness spacecraft design
  • undefined
  • Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications forLevel 3:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience - OR - Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • No clearance required to start
  • Experience in developing and maintaining requirements and technical documentation
  • Able to prioritize, execute and delegate tasks in a high-pressure, dynamic environment
  • Must have strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
  • Able to prioritize, execute and delegate tasks in a high-pressure, dynamic environment

Basic Qualifications forLevel 4:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of professional experience - OR - Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • No clearance required to start
  • Experience in developing and maintaining requirements and technical documentation
  • Able to prioritize, execute and delegate tasks in a high-pressure, dynamic environment
  • Must have strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
  • Able to prioritize, execute and delegate tasks in a high-pressure, dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in the design and documentation of cable harnesses
  • Familiar with Harness Related Mil Specs and NASA specs
  • Experience designing/routing harness cables using Creo Schematic and Creo Parametric

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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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