RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 â 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. Â Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Electrical Subsystem Wiring Design Engineer (Level 2) / Principal Electrical Subsystem Wiring Design Engineer (Level 3)Â to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Vehicle Engineering team in Melbourne, FL.
As the Electrical Subsystem Wiring Design Engineer, you will create EWIS schematics and select aircraftâgrade conductors, backshells, relays, and other electroâmechanical components in accordance with SAEâŻASâ50881 and IPC/WHMAâAâ620 while ensuring EMI shielding and separation requirements. You will collaborate with harness fabrication shops, support troubleshooting, and work both independently and within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team to deliver reliable aircraft electrical systems.
Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Design aircraftâlevel EWIS schematics and select conductors, connectors, backshells, relays, switches, circuitâbreakers, and termination hardware per SAEâŻASâ50881 and IPC/WHMAâAâ620.
- Apply EMI shielding and separation requirements throughout the design.
- Develop wiring layouts using ECAD tools (e.g., MentorâŻGraphics CapitalâŻHarness, Zuken, or equivalents).
- Coordinate with harnessâfabrication shops to verify manufacturability and quality.
- Perform independent design work under general supervision and contribute to multidisciplinary team reviews.
- Support troubleshooting and issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle.
Basic Qualifications:
This requisition may be filled at an Electrical Subsystem Wiring Design Engineer (Level 2) OR Principal Electrical Subsystem Wiring Design Engineer (Level 3) level based on the qualifications below.
Electrical Subsystem Wiring Design Engineer (Level 2)
Must have a Bachelorâs Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Masterâs Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience.
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
Professional experience in aircraft subsystems design/development
Principal Electrical Subsystem Wiring Design Engineer (Level 3)
- Must have a Bachelorâs Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Masterâs 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.
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
Professional experience in aircraft subsystems design/development
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with military aircraft subsystem development
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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00
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.