Aircraft Lighting Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: January 29, 2025

Job Description:

Aircraft Lighting Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical EngineerRequisition ID: R10182248

• Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1At 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. 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.This position is currently contingent on program award and associated program award funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.Please note: Only external candidates and NG employees who are not currently in AS Engineering will be considered under this requisition.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Aircraft Lighting Principal Electrical Engineer/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer with experience in subsystems design to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Vehicle Engineering Organization. These positions are located in Melbourne, FL.Job Description:
  • Develop fighter aircraft lighting requirements based on military specifications, including exterior and interior lighting, landing lights, and control compatibility with night vision imaging systems.
  • Layout lighting type, color, intensity, arrangement, and control with an understanding of installation and electrical power requirements.
  • Responsible engineer activities, including sourcing and/or managing system/component design and development, trade studies, layouts, architecture definition support, system test & verification support, and troubleshooting.
  • Facilitate design reviews with key stakeholders to ensure designs meet requirements.
  • Collaborate in a team environment, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and analyze complex problems to develop solutions.Basic Qualifications:
    • For a Principal Electrical Engineer position, a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5 years of experience in electrical design of air vehicle systems, OR a Master's degree with 3 years of experience.
    • For a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer position, a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 8 years of experience, OR a Master's degree with 6 years of experience.
    • Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government secret clearance, and any required program access.
    • Experience with military fighter aircraft lighting specifications and design.
    • Experience with military aircraft subsystem development, including requirements definition, specification development, and integration testing.Preferred Qualifications:
      • Familiarity with MIL-STD-3009
      • Knowledge/experience with IR and visible light spectrums
      • Previous experience troubleshooting and providing liaison experience in the lab and AC environmentSalary Range: $95,300 - $142,900Salary Range 2: $118,600 - $178,000Northrop 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.Employees may be eligible for 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, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
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