Principal Electrical Engineer

Position Overview 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for the Sentinel program. This position is located in Roy, UT and will serve as a system and/or equipment design engineer on the Facility Electrical Design Team. Relocation Assistance Relocation assistance may be available. Security Clearance Clearance required: Yes. Clearance type: Secret. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval. Travel Requirements Travel required: Yes, approximately 10% of the time. Responsibilities Support design requirements for electrical power generation, conversion, and distribution systems, including electrical system analysis, test procedures, power architectures, reports, analyses, and other power‑related deliverables. Attend internal program, customer, and supplier technical exchange meetings and formal program milestone reviews to provide and obtain progress status updates. Work in a fast‑paced environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. Ensure appropriate coordination between facility electrical design and other integration teams. Integrate and document electrical system design for the weapon system, coordinating engineering content and work products. May perform research, evaluation, and systems integration in electrical or electro‑mechanical systems, cables, connectors, power systems, test equipment, and more. Possess strong interpersonal skills to understand system‑level interdependencies that impact electrical requirements and design constraints. Demonstrate leadership principles, including integrity, respect, organizational, and communication skills. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience, or 0 years of experience with a Master’s degree. Position can be filled one level higher with 5 years of experience, or 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree, or 0 years of experience with a PhD. U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance. Experience with electrical and power‑systems design and analysis, control systems, engine/generator subsystems or components. Knowledgeable with Siemens Teamcenter PLM or equivalent. Knowledgeable utilizing power‑system design and/or analysis software tools such as ETAP, PSS/E, SKM, Easy/Power, PSCAD or equivalent. Comfortable with understanding industry codes, standards, specifications, and mil‑specs. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Preferred Qualifications Previous NGC internship preferred. Experience with power‑system design and/or analysis software tools such as ETAP, PSS/E, SKM, Easy/Power, PSCAD. Electrical‑design experience in CAD (e.g., NX, Revit) or equivalent. Experience designing, troubleshooting (RCA), and implementing ground‑power, facility‑power, and launch‑power systems. Experience with high‑power and/or high‑frequency systems, including power‑electronics. Knowledge of EMI/EMC design, shielding techniques, and thermal management for electronic systems. Experience with simulation and analysis tools such as ANSYS, MATLAB, or equivalents. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) plan Educational assistance Life insurance Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions Paid time off and health & wellness resources Employee discounts Equal Opportunity Employment 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. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northrop Grumman