Electrical Design Engineer / Principal Electrical Design Engineer

As the Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and integrating electrical designs for various air vehicle systems and subsystems. Your work will involve integration onto labs, test vehicles, or specialized test equipment. You will engage in design activities related to cable interface assemblies, data acquisition hardware, and sensor systems designed to measure stress, thermal, vibration, and linear/rotational displacement.
We're looking for innovative thinkers who are eager to contribute to groundbreaking aerospace projects. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to make an impact, apply NOW and join us in shaping the future of aeronautics!
Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Draft electrical wiring schematics using advanced drafting tools to ensure precision and clarity.
Design electrical systems that meet project specifications and industry standards.
Integrate system components within a laboratory environment to ensure seamless functionality.
Gather data and develop requirements while interfacing with suppliers to perform electrical design tasks for cable assemblies, circuit breaker panels, junction boxes, and equipment racks.
Serve as a manufacturing liaison during the build process to ensure the highest quality standards are met for your projects.
Basic Qualifications:
This requisition may be filled at an Electrical Design Engineer (Level 2 or Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Level 3) level based on the qualifications below.
Electrical Design Engineer (Level 2)

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience.
Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance and Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Demonstrated experience with electrical systems design and/or integration in a laboratory or test environment.
Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Level 3)

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's 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.
Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance and Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Demonstrated experience with electrical systems design and/or integration in a laboratory or test environment.
Preferred Qualifications:

Expert proficiency in interpreting and creating electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
2 years of electrical engineering design experience in the test instrumentation discipline
Knowledge of communications hardware and protocol for Ethernet, serial, 1553
Knowledge of electrical components, power design and considerations
Proven experience leading electrical design projects, including cable assemblies, data acquisition hardware, and sensor integration
Primary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Melbourne, FL

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10207566

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-18T20:07:36