Principal Engineer Electrical

$97,500 - $146,300/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Saint Charles, MO

Full-time - Principal

Saint Charles, MO

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Engineer Electrical position at Northrop Grumman involves the design and development of various electrical components and systems, including analog and digital circuits, microcontrollers, and laser systems. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. The position is part of the Cutting Edge Optronics division, which specializes in high-power laser technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and development of analog circuits, digital circuits, microcontrollers, FPGAs, equipment racks, circuit board assemblies, cable assemblies, and test equipment.
• Generate design documentation using KiCad, Visio, and other legacy tools as required.
• Develop specifications for, and perform selection of, components for use in electrical equipment.
• Develop and test control software using Python.
• Provide engineering support of laser system projects.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with 5 years of relevant experience; Masters of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with 3 years of relevant experience; 1 year of relevant experience with a STEM PhD.
• 5 years of design experience in the areas of analog and digital electronics, microcontrollers, power electronics, PWB/CCA design/development/production, electronics packaging, and FPGAs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to cross functional team members.
• Ability to work effectively while supporting multiple projects.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a development team.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred experience in developing electronic controllers used with laser systems.
• Preferred experience with schematic capture, MS Office, Visio, Python.

Benefits

• Salary range of $97,500.00 - $146,300.00 based on experience and qualifications.