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Principal · 5+ years exp
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer or Principal Electrical Engineer to join our B2 Vehicle Engineering Subsystems and Modifications team. This position will be located in Palmdale, California or Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.

Position may be filled as either a Electrical Engineer (level 2) OR Principal Electrical Engineer (level 3) depending on the qualifications below.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Create multiple aspects of aircraft subsystem development including electrical design (schematic design, harness design, harness routing), power and electrical load analysis
  • Support component selection (connectors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, terminal junction systems)
  • Support trade studies, layout development, architecture definition, system testing, verification, and troubleshooting for all assigned components
  • Serve as technical POC for subcontractor management teams during hardware development, qualification testing, and procurement incorporating project flow down requirements
  • Support system level test plans, verification activities, process test data, and real time issue resolution
  • Create leadership presentations, present at technical review boards to chief engineers

Basic Qualifications for a Level 2 Engineer:

  • Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical engineering OR an MS degree in Electrical Engineering with 0 years of related experience.
  • Experience in electrical design of air vehicle systems
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3 Principal Engineer:

  • Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical engineering OR an MS degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience
  • Experience in electrical design of air vehicle systems
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

  • Strong analytical skills with a track record of complex problem solving
  • Good written and oral communication skills; ability to create and present technical briefings to senior executives.
  • Experience developing and presenting to senior leadership
  • Direct experience in electrical design in vehicles
  • Strong understanding of the engineering lifecycle
  • Strong understanding of electromechanical systems
Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00The 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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