Principal Engineer Electromechanical; AHT
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
No
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 System’s is seeking a Principal Engineer Electromechanical to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting our Advanced Weapons unit in Northridge, CA . The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's cross functional team to support our SiAW and ARRGM/ER programs to conceptualize, design, and develop electromechanical assemblies, components, and systems for flight vehicles and special test equipment.
This role involves a significant focus on cable design, integration of COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) hardware, and the development of test hardware for production environments and customer deliverables. Candidates will validate and implement design changes utilizing CAD software and PLM. The ideal candidate will be comfortable seeing a project from initial concept to production release with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include 3D modeling, drafting, and completion of change documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop cable harnesses for flight hardware and special test equipment.
Select and integrate COTS hardware such as connectors, wires, electronics, enclosures and MIL-spec components.
Design test racks and fixtures for use in production and validation environments.
Perform detailed tolerance analyses and validate electromechanical designs utilizing engineering principles and prototyping.
Utilize CAD software for 3D modeling, cabling design, CCA envelopes, and drafting.
Create and maintain engineering drawings, change papers, and other associated documentation in compliance with ASME Y14.100, Y14.5, and Model-Based Definition (MBD).
Collaborate with suppliers, production, testing, electrical, systems, and quality teams to troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues.
Basic qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering AND a minimum of five (5) years Mechanical and/or Electrical Design experience using CAD software, OR a Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering AND a minimum of three (3) years Mechanical experience using CAD software.
Experience with at least 3 of the following items :
Cable harness design (PTC/Creo Cabling Application or similar software preferred)
Experience with Circuit card assembly design
Experience with electro-mechanical components and integration into systems.
Familiarity with PTC/Creo (7.0 is preferred).
Familiarity with ASME Y14.5-2009 standards
Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
Preferred qualifications:
3-5 years of experience in PTC/Creo Cabling and Siemens Capital. (Routed and flat harness design)
Strong familiarity with MIL-spec and industry standard components for aerospace and defense applications.
3-5 years designing and documenting cable harnesses, electronic enclosures, and test racks with COTS hardware.
Proficiency in creating envelope drawings for CCA design and development.
Experience with Model-Based Definition and Product Manufacturing information.
Experience initiating, reviewing, and/or updating design documentation and engineering drawings, engineering change orders, non-conformances, and root cause/corrective actions in the sustaining of current production.
Experience with detailed tolerance analyses.
Certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE)
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