Principal / Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer Lab Designer
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-California-San Diego
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Principal
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
About this role
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 sector is seeking a highly motivated Principal / Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer Lab Designer to primarily support the RQ-4 USAF programs as part of the Lab Design and Operations team within our Test and Evaluation Organization. This position will be onsite in Rancho Bernardo, CA . Candidate will Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. Roles and responsibilities will include: Review, track, and modify test station design documents as necessary. Generate and track Bill of Materials (BOMs), schedule, and execution of test station development Coordinate with a multi-discipline team (supply chain, operations, QA, etc.) to ensure a quality product is built and remains on schedule and within budget Develop and perform Acceptance Test Procedures for test stations. Designs will be accomplished utilizing ICD’s. (Interface Control Document) Candidate must be able to develop interface block diagram and wiring diagrams to be used to produce cable assembly BTP’s (Build to Package’s). Responsibilities to include the development, integration and documentation of Laboratory systems, electrical cable designs and electrical assemblies for aerospace programs. Develop and integrate wiring designs of a functional system utilizing AutoCAD Electrical or other Electrical design tool. Create preliminary block diagrams, wiring diagrams and detailed assemblies such as cable assemblies, Circuit Breaker assemblies, Relay assemblies etc. Designs will be accomplished utilizing ICD’s. (Interface Control Document) Candidate must be able to develop interface block diagram and wiring diagrams to be used to produce cable assembly BTP’s (Build to Package’s). We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. This role may be filled at a Principal Electronic Engineer Senior Principal Electronics Engineer based on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications
Principal Electrical Engineer • Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of work related experience in electrical wiring design or 3 years with Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering. • Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical Design tool or other Electrical design tool. • Experience in Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and produce cable assembly BTP’s (Build to Package’s) • Experience with test equipment, such as, o-scope, spec-an, power supplies, etc. • Experience reading electrical schematics and design documentation • Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed