Principal or Senior Principal Engineer - Subsystems Design

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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 Aeronautics Systems is currently seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Engineer - Aircraft Mechanical Subsystems Design? to join our team of diverse, qualified individuals.This position is located at: Palmdale, CA, Oklahoma City, Ok, or Whiteman Air Force Base, MO. The selected candidate will perform Subsystems design support on environmental control systems (ECS), fuel, propulsion, landing gear, flight controls, hydraulic and safety systems. The selected candidate will become part of the B-2 Subsystems Design Engineering team within the Vehicle Engineering Department with responsibilities which include: Developing solutions to challenging problems that are thorough, imaginative, practical, and consistent with program objectives while keeping the statement of work and design requirements in focus. Coordination and clear communication with other disciplines, customer, and suppliers during design development. Presenting an explanation of system design issues and solutions to internal management and customer representatives. Developing and reviewing completed models, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness. Evaluating engineering products for conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications. Design wiring harness and cable assembly installations for the B-2 air vehicle using SAE AS 50881 and proven commercial practices Demonstrated experience in cable routing techniques and requirements. Should be familiar with CATIA Electrical Workbench to route cables. Experience with wire harness design and routing principles such as EMI separation, military connectors and backshells, shielding and overbraid, splicing, minimum bend radius, chafe protection, electrical bonding, and grounding. Basic Qualifications: Principal Engineer: Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience OR a PhD in STEM Senior Principal Engineer: Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 6 years of related experience OR a PhD in STEM and 3 years of related experience Must have a DOD Secret Clearance to start and obtain a Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Proficient in CATIA V5 (2D and 3D) R26 (or higher) and Team Center (Unified and Enterprise). Generate 2D Drawings in accordance with normal drafting practices using ASME Y14.5 standards. Familiar with drawing trees and indentured parts lists. Preferred Qualifications: 5 years or more Aerospace Subsystems design experience using CATIA V5. Experienced developing 3D CATIA Product Models, parts, and assemblies. Experience working on Special Access Programs Experience working on military aircraft and MRB experience Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 The 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.

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