Sr Principal Engineer Electrical

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, UT (onsite). This role supports next-generation hypersonic capabilities by driving electrical subsystem requirements, verification planning, vendor data assessment, and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) traceability across the program.

You will join a team focused on designing, developing, and demonstrating hypersonic re-entry vehicles and advanced payloads, with an emphasis on rapid development and prototyping aligned to customer missions. Work is mission-driven and paced to mature innovative concepts into credible, testable solutions.

What you’ll do

• Author clear, testable requirements and verification plans for electrical subsystems.
• Review and assess vendor technical data (such as schematics, datasheets, and test reports) for compliance with program requirements.
• Support and update the program MBSE model, maintaining traceability among requirements, interfaces, and verification items.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and test engineers to capture cross-domain impacts and resolve conflicts.
• Participate in design, trade, and verification reviews, and provide status updates to program leadership.
• Follow Northrop Grumman configuration control and documentation standards.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and experience aligned to one of the following:
  • 8 years experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or
  • 6 years experience with a Master’s degree, or
  • 4 years experience with a PhD.
• US Citizen with an active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
• 3+ years reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and component datasheets, including familiarity with creating verification matrices, test procedures, and traceability documentation for electrical hardware.
• 1+ years experience with model-based engineering concepts and the ability to work with and maintain system models.
• 1+ years experience with industry and military codes and standards, including mil-specs, IEEE, NEC, NESC, NFPA, IEC, and UFC.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience generating and maintaining requirements in an MBSE model using CAMEO Systems Modeler (or an equivalent SysML tool).
• Prior involvement with electrical subsystems for nuclear surety or nuclear safety programs.
• Experience with configuration management tools (Perforce, Git) and PLM systems.
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or similar certification.
• Basic knowledge or ability to quickly learn Northrop Grumman engineering processes, including CMMI, MILSTD498, DO178C/DO254.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including concise status reporting and presenting technical information to cross-functional teams.
• Experience with high-power and/or high-frequency systems, including power electronics.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC design, shielding techniques, and thermal management for electronic systems.
• Ability to author and release engineering documentation, including technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures.

Technologies

• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• CAMEO Systems Modeler
• SysML
• Perforce
• Git

Compensation and schedule

• Salary: USD 122,800 - 184,200 per year
• Primary level salary range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00
• Work schedule: 9/80

Travel and relocation

• Travel: Yes, 25% of the time
• Relocation assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Clearance and application

• Clearance required for start: Yes
• Clearance type: Top Secret
• Application period: estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date (may be shortened or extended based on business needs and qualified candidate availability)