Principal Aeronautical Engineer or Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer (electromechanical)

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Melbourne, FL +1 · Mechanical

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer specializing in electromechanical systems for their Melbourne, FL location. The role involves designing electrical box assemblies, cable/wiring harness routing, and selecting electro-mechanical components per Mil Spec requirements. The position requires a STEM degree with relevant experience and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance and Special Program Access.

What you'd actually do

  1. Effectively use and/or apply technical principles, theories, and concepts to assigned tasks commensurate with engineering level
  2. Design and develop electrical box assembly, cable/wiring harness routing, and system cable/wiring harness routing drawings for overall aircraft functional systems including the selection of electro-mechanical components such as connectors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, clamps, and terminal junctions per Mil Spec requirements or proven commercial practices
  3. Develop technical solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.
  4. Actively participate in team discussions by offering ideas and suggestions on how we can enhance the team and/or an individual’s ability to execute tasks, improve performance, and encourage innovation
  5. Proactively look to organize team tasks

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in a related STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant experience; OR a PhD in a related STEM discipline with 1 year of relevant experience.
  • Experience with electromechanical components such as electrical box assembly, cable/wiring harness routing, and system cable/wiring harness routing
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).

Nice to have

  • Solid modeling design skills (i.e., NX Siemens, Team Center Enterprise (TcE), CATIA, Solid Works).
  • Ability to demonstrate independent creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Experience with designing and integrating components into larger systems.
  • Experience managing projects (schedule and technical performance).

What the JD emphasized

  • Mil Spec requirements