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Medtronic

Principal Electrical Engineer

Moundsview, MN · On-site

$147K - $180K/yr

This role requires strong electrical engineering expertise, sound technical judgment, and the ... The Principal Electrical Engineer will apply knowledge of circuit card design, electrical ...

Medtronic

Principal Electrical Engineer

Moundsview, MN · On-site

$147K - $180K/yr

This role requires strong electrical engineering expertise, sound technical judgment, and the ... The Principal Electrical Engineer will apply knowledge of circuit card design, electrical ...

Medtronic

Principal Electrical Engineer

Moundsview, MN · On-site

$147K - $180K/yr

... Principal Electrical Engineer to be part of a high-performing team developing next-generation ... In this role, you will apply electrical engineering expertise with a focus on RF design, and RF ...

Medtronic

Principal Electrical Engineer

Moundsview, MN · On-site

$147K - $180K/yr

... Principal Electrical Engineer to be part of a high-performing team developing next-generation ... In this role, you will apply electrical engineering expertise with a focus on RF design, and RF ...

Medtronic

Principal Electrical Engineer

Moundsview, MN · On-site

$147K - $180K/yr

... Principal Electrical Engineer to be part of a high-performing team developing next-generation ... In this role, you will apply electrical engineering expertise with a focus on RF design, and RF ...

Vantage Data Centers

Principal Electrical Engineer, NA

$142K - $174K/yr

Highly skilled in project engineering and design work, the Principal Electrical Engineer handles complex and high-impact assignments, providing technical expertise to guide project success. The role ...

System One

Principal Electrical Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$165K - $210K/yr

Principal Electrical Engineer Charlotte, NC Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $165,000 - $210,000 ... Lead electrical engineering efforts for combined cycle power generation projects from conceptual ...

System One

Principal Electrical Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$165K - $210K/yr

Principal Electrical Engineer Charlotte, NC Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $165,000 - $210,000 ... Lead electrical engineering efforts for combined cycle power generation projects from conceptual ...

Vantage Data Centers

Principal Electrical Engineer, NA

$142K - $174K/yr

Highly skilled in project engineering and design work, the Principal Electrical Engineer handles complex and high-impact assignments, providing technical expertise to guide project success. The role ...

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Principal OR Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer - Vehicle Subsystems & Integration

San Diego, CA • On-site

Northrop Grumman Corporation
Space Research Administration • 10K+ employees
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$116K - $213K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 has an opening for a Principal or Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer - Vehicle Subsystems & Integration to join our team in Palmdale, CA; Oklahoma City, OK; or Whiteman AFB in Missouri.

This position will be involved in multiple aspects of aircraft subsystem development including electrical design, analysis, requirements, and issue troubleshooting. Examples of aircraft subsystems include System Architecture, Cable Design, and Electrical Power Generation & Distribution.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Develop electrical wiring designs of a functional system including the selection of aircraft-type conductors and electro-mechanical components such as connectors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, and terminal junction systems.
  • Support design requirements for electrical power generation, conversion and distribution systems, and circuit protective requirements for aerospace vehicle systems including Electrical Loads Analysis, test procedures, power architectures, reports, analyses, and other vehicle power related deliverables.
  • Responsible for all aspects of system/component design and development including trade studies, layouts, architecture definition, system test & verification, and troubleshooting.
  • Participate on a subcontractor management team and act as the technical point of contact with suppliers for hardware development, qualification, and procurement.
  • Perform system level test planning, execution support, verification, data processing, and troubleshooting.
  • Perform system level evaluations to verify requirements and ensure airworthiness criteria are met.

This position requires 100% on-site work. There is no telework or hybrid work schedule allowed. The anticipated travel for this role is approximately 10%.

This position may be filled as either a Principal Electrical Engineer OR Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, depending upon the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Electrical Engineer:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline and 5 years of experience in electrical engineering; OR a Master's Degree in a related STEM discipline with 3 years of electrical engineering experience; OR a PhD in a related STEM discipline with 1 year of electrical engineering experience.
  • Experience in electrical design of air vehicle systems
  • Current, active US Government Secret clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP). This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Electrical Engineer:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline and 8 years of experience in electrical engineering; OR a Master's Degree in a related STEM discipline with 6 years of electrical engineering experience; OR a PhD in a related STEM discipline with 4 years of electrical engineering experience.
  • Experience in electrical design of air vehicle systems
  • Current, active US Government Secret clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP). This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

  • Experience with military aircraft subsystem development, with requirements definition, specification development, component analysis, procurement, source selection, integration and test and verification for advance aircraft
  • Experience interpreting component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures

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Primary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $116,300.00 - $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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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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