Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer – Command & Data Handling (c&dh)

Northrop Grumman

Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Base: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00; bonus/equity: dis...
On-site
Electrical system design and architecture
Flight hardware development
System-level requirements definition
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer specializing in Command & Data Handling (C&DH) systems for their Gilbert, Arizona location. The role requires significant expertise in electrical system design for spacecraft, along with leadership responsibilities in managing technical teams and ensuring system reliability

Job Summary

  • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Command and Data Handling (C&DH) systems for advanced spacecraft platforms.
  • Serve as a key technical leader, influencing cross-disciplinary teams spanning avionics, software, guidance/navigation/control (GNC), and mission operations.
  • Lead the costing & scheduling development for the C&DH subsystem on major programs from initial RFP efforts through end of program life.

Matching Summary

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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer specializing in Command & Data Handling (C&DH) systems for their Gilbert, Arizona location. The role requires significant expertise in electrical system design for spacecraft, along with leadership responsibilities in managing technical teams and ensuring system reliability.

Salary

Base: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus; Benefits: Health insurance, savings plan, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Electrical system design and architecture
  • Flight hardware development
  • System-level requirements definition
  • Hardware/software integration
  • Costing and scheduling development

Nice-to-have

  • Technical leadership
  • Cross-disciplinary team influence
  • Mentoring junior engineers
  • Hands-on mentality
  • Fast-paced environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8+ years of experience OR Master’s degree in STEM with 6+ years of experience OR Ph.D. in STEM with 4+ years of experience
  • Demonstrated technical expertise in Electrical Systems or C&DH subsystem engineering
  • Prior work experience in flight hardware development
  • Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance

Work Rights

DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance

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