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Principal or Sr. Principal Engineer Electronics - Hardware

Northrop Grumman

Principal or Sr. Principal Engineer Electronics - Hardware

full-timePosted: Aug 19, 2026Updated: Sep 2, 2026United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer - Hardware. This onsite position is in Oklahoma City, OK.The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is NO remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be requiredRoles and Responsibilities will include:Analyze tooling/support equipment and recommend appropriate solutions for re-work or alternative solutions including modern manufacturing methods.Access, interpret, and recommend changes to engineering drawings.Generate complex engineering models and drawingsEstablish design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.Research, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.Analyze complex systems and precision electro-mechanical assemblies through simulation and/or analysis to then recommend appropriate substitutions or re-design solutions to ensure the integrity of the platform configuration, system safety, and performance specifications while minimally impacting qualification processes.Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.Identify, analyze, and solve obsolescence issues.Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules.Identify program problems and assist in the establishing of solutions, such as allocation of resources, improved processes, or changing contractual specifications.Act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of programs.Support process improvement and establishment.Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware specifications.Generates reports and presents to Government counterparts, defense contractors, and other cross-functional organizations.**This position may be filled either at the Principal Engineer level OR at the Sr. Principal Engineer level based on the qualifications listed below.**Basic Qualifications:Principal Electronics Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience.Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret and any applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearances prior to start. These clearances must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needsMust be able to work on-site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Experience with CAD modeling (NX, CATIA)Experience performing best fit analysis of aircraft structuresBasic knowledge of compositesAbility to mentor junior engineerExperience in systems engineering across the full lifecycle (requirements, architecture/design, integration, verification & validation, and/or operations).Demonstrated experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, JIRA, or equivalent).Proven ability to lead technical efforts and work effectively in cross functional teams.Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to leadership and/or customers.Preferred Qualifications:A U.S. Citizen with Active US Government Top Secret/SCI clearance OR active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.Experience as a primary or chairing Material Review Board (MRB) engineer on major aerospace/defense programs.Familiarity with root cause/corrective action (RCCA) methodologies (8D, 5 Why, fishbone/Ishikawa, etc.).Background in systems engineering for production or sustainment programs (requirements flowdown, verification, risk management).Experience handling customer waivers/deviations and presenting MRB decisions in customer reviews.Master’s degree in relevant engineering discipline.Understanding of automation scripting using PythonExperience with design/manufacturing/repair of composite structures Experience designing Tooling, fixtures, and support equipment for composite/metallic structuresExperience in technical leadership role on a cross-functional product development teamExperience designing tooling and support equipmentExperience with tools like Jira, Bitbucket, Gitlab, GitHub.Familiar with Agile methodology.Ability to author and maintain technical installation, configuration, and update documentation.Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.Primary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 - $139,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $116,300.00 - $174,500.00The 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.

Locations

  • United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City

Skills Required

  • CAD modelingintermediate
  • compositesintermediate
  • systems engineering across the full lifecycleintermediate
  • requirements management toolsintermediate
  • root cause/corrective actionintermediate
  • systems engineering for productionintermediate
  • design/manufacturing/repair of composite structuresintermediate
  • tools like Jiraintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Principal Electronics Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience. (experience, 5 years)
  • Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience. (experience, 8 years)
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret and any applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearances prior to start. These clearances must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs (experience)
  • Must be able to work on-site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (experience)
  • Experience with CAD modeling (NX, CATIA) (experience)
  • Experience performing best fit analysis of aircraft structures (experience)
  • Basic knowledge of composites (experience)
  • Ability to mentor junior engineer (experience)
  • Experience in systems engineering across the full lifecycle (requirements, architecture/design, integration, verification & validation, and/or operations). (experience)
  • Demonstrated experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, JIRA, or equivalent). (experience)
  • Proven ability to lead technical efforts and work effectively in cross functional teams. (experience)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to leadership and/or customers. (experience)
  • Principal Electronics Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience. (experience, 5 years)
  • Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience. (experience, 8 years)
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret and any applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearances prior to start. These clearances must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs (experience)
  • Must be able to work on-site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (experience)
  • Experience with CAD modeling (NX, CATIA) (experience)
  • Experience performing best fit analysis of aircraft structures (experience)
  • Basic knowledge of composites (experience)
  • Ability to mentor junior engineer (experience)
  • Experience in systems engineering across the full lifecycle (requirements, architecture/design, integration, verification & validation, and/or operations). (experience)
  • Demonstrated experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, JIRA, or equivalent). (experience)
  • Proven ability to lead technical efforts and work effectively in cross functional teams. (experience)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to leadership and/or customers. (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • A U.S. Citizen with Active US Government Top Secret/SCI clearance OR active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). (experience, 5 years)
  • Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. (experience)
  • Experience as a primary or chairing Material Review Board (MRB) engineer on major aerospace/defense programs. (experience)
  • Familiarity with root cause/corrective action (RCCA) methodologies (8D, 5 Why, fishbone/Ishikawa, etc.). (experience)
  • Background in systems engineering for production or sustainment programs (requirements flowdown, verification, risk management). (experience)
  • Experience handling customer waivers/deviations and presenting MRB decisions in customer reviews. (experience)
  • Master’s degree in relevant engineering discipline. (degree in relevant engineering discipline)
  • Understanding of automation scripting using Python (experience)
  • Experience with design/manufacturing/repair of composite structures (experience)
  • Experience designing Tooling, fixtures, and support equipment for composite/metallic structures (experience)
  • Experience in technical leadership role on a cross-functional product development team (experience)
  • Experience designing tooling and support equipment (experience)
  • Experience with tools like Jira, Bitbucket, Gitlab, GitHub. (experience)
  • Familiar with Agile methodology. (experience)
  • Ability to author and maintain technical installation, configuration, and update documentation. (experience)
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management. (experience)
  • A U.S. Citizen with Active US Government Top Secret/SCI clearance OR active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). (experience, 5 years)
  • Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. (experience)
  • Experience as a primary or chairing Material Review Board (MRB) engineer on major aerospace/defense programs. (experience)
  • Familiarity with root cause/corrective action (RCCA) methodologies (8D, 5 Why, fishbone/Ishikawa, etc.). (experience)
  • Background in systems engineering for production or sustainment programs (requirements flowdown, verification, risk management). (experience)
  • Experience handling customer waivers/deviations and presenting MRB decisions in customer reviews. (experience)
  • Master’s degree in relevant engineering discipline. (degree in relevant engineering discipline)
  • Understanding of automation scripting using Python (experience)
  • Experience with design/manufacturing/repair of composite structures (experience)
  • Experience designing Tooling, fixtures, and support equipment for composite/metallic structures (experience)
  • Experience in technical leadership role on a cross-functional product development team (experience)
  • Experience designing tooling and support equipment (experience)
  • Experience with tools like Jira, Bitbucket, Gitlab, GitHub. (experience)
  • Familiar with Agile methodology. (experience)
  • Ability to author and maintain technical installation, configuration, and update documentation. (experience)
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Analyze tooling/support equipment and recommend appropriate solutions for re-work or alternative solutions including modern manufacturing methods.
  • Access, interpret, and recommend changes to engineering drawings.
  • Generate complex engineering models and drawings
  • Establish design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
  • Research, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.
  • Analyze complex systems and precision electro-mechanical assemblies through simulation and/or analysis to then recommend appropriate substitutions or re-design solutions to ensure the integrity of the platform configuration, system safety, and performance specifications while minimally impacting qualification processes.
  • Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
  • Identify, analyze, and solve obsolescence issues.
  • Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules.
  • Identify program problems and assist in the establishing of solutions, such as allocation of resources, improved processes, or changing contractual specifications.
  • Act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of programs.
  • Support process improvement and establishment.
  • Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware specifications.
  • Generates reports and presents to Government counterparts, defense contractors, and other cross-functional organizations.
  • Analyze tooling/support equipment and recommend appropriate solutions for re-work or alternative solutions including modern manufacturing methods.
  • Access, interpret, and recommend changes to engineering drawings.
  • Generate complex engineering models and drawings
  • Establish design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
  • Research, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.
  • Analyze complex systems and precision electro-mechanical assemblies through simulation and/or analysis to then recommend appropriate substitutions or re-design solutions to ensure the integrity of the platform configuration, system safety, and performance specifications while minimally impacting qualification processes.
  • Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
  • Identify, analyze, and solve obsolescence issues.
  • Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules.
  • Identify program problems and assist in the establishing of solutions, such as allocation of resources, improved processes, or changing contractual specifications.
  • Act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of programs.
  • Support process improvement and establishment.
  • Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware specifications.
  • Generates reports and presents to Government counterparts, defense contractors, and other cross-functional organizations.
  • **This position may be filled either at the Principal Engineer level OR at the Sr. Principal Engineer level based on the qualifications listed below.**

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