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Principal · 5+ years exp
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 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: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Engineering Electrical Designer to join our team of diverse professionals supporting major defense programs located at Rancho Bernardo, CA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Ownership over engineering change proposal

· Ownership over engineering release

· Disposition FSAR (Field Service Action Request)

· Disposition supplier RCI (Request for Change/Information)

· Manage LRU/WRA (Line Replaceable Unit/Weapons Replaceable Assembly) rotation plan

· Supplier management

· Troubleshooting System Integration Lab (SIL)

· Coordinate with other technical engineering disciplines (e.g. Circuit Design, Power Distribution, Electrical Harnessing, Electro Environmental Effect...etc.)

· Review non-conformances, including technical dispositions (repair/rework descriptions)

Basic Qualifications:

· Electrical Engineer - Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 2 years engineering-related experience, OR Master’s in STEM with 0 years of experience, Principal Electrical Engineer- Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5 years engineering-related experience, OR Master’s in STEM with 3 years of experience, OR PhD in STEM with 1 year of engineering-related experience

· Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs and Special Access Program (SAP)

· Must have a general understanding of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts

Preferred Qualifications:

· Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on mixed circuit design

· Experience as Responsible Engineer for avionics LRU/WRA

· Supplier management experience

· Experience with OrCAD, Pspice, or LTspice for circuit simulation

· Experience in circuit design, schematic capture and board layout.

· Experience in troubleshooting electrical power issues

· Experience in the design of Unmanned Air Vehicles

· Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-704

· Capability and experience in using electrical design and analysis tool suites such as: CATIA V5 CAD, CPLM, or ECAD tools Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on mixed circuit design

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The 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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