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Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer - 15132

Northrop Grumman
UTRO01, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jan 2026
💰 $178,000/yr($95,300/yr$178,000/yr)

About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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 — 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer / Sr Principal Electrical Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT supporting the Sentinel program. 

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

  • Design of electrical systems in accordance with scope of work. 

  • Evaluate vendor documents to ensure specifications and data sheet requirements are met. 

  • Review documentation such as but not limited to schematics, diagrams, equipment data sheets, hazard area classification drawings, and electrical analysis or studies developed by other engineers and designers. 

  • Review application of codes and standards for compliance and correct interpretation of Electrical designs. 

  • Participate in the delivery of Electrical design Technical Data Packages (TDP), Issue-for-Construction (IFC) packages, as-built TDPs, PDPs, interface models, and additional design artifacts. 

  • Analyze trade studies to evaluate alternative design solutions to resolve technical issues. 

  • Develop and present design change requests, coordinate with impacted internal and external stakeholders, to ensure configuration control of the technical baseline. 

  • Identify risks and opportunities associated with or driven by design factors. 

  • Develop and mature Electrical designs that meet Weapon System requirements, UFC, MIL-STD, and other applicable codes and regulations. 

  • Follows documented processes, specifications and procedures that support the design and manufacture of electrical commodities. 

  • Collaborating and communicating with multi-functional teams and all collaborators. 

  • Providing guidance and mentoring team during project execution. 

  • Able to work independently with minimum supervision, positive demeanor and highest ethics. 

  • Proactively seek information and direction to successfully complete the statement of work. 

 

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:  
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage  
- 401k  
- Educational Assistance  
- Life Insurance  
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions  
- Paid Time Off  
- Health & Wellness Resources  
- Employee Discounts 

 

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