Principal/Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Northrop Grumman

. Identify and assess obsolete or DMS-listed components .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeWarner Robins • Oklahoma • United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $184,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in obsolescence management, including the assessment of obsolete components and the development of mitigation strategies. Proficient in circuit analysis, simulation, and the use of PLM tools to maintain accurate configuration records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Obsolescence ManagementCircuit AnalysisMIL-Spec Parts KnowledgeEngineering Drawing InterpretationPLM/BOM Tools Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Circuit SimulationSchematic CaptureComponent QualificationPart Substitution StrategiesEngineering Change Request DevelopmentRisk ReportingBills of Materials CreationTechnical Data Package ReviewDMS Part ResolutionPrototype Development

Soft Skills

Independent WorkCross-Functional Team Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelSiemens TeamcenterAltium DesignerCadenceLTspiceAccurisSiliconExpert

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Department of Defense Secret-level Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

MIL-PRF-38534MIL-STD-810DMSMS ReportingMilitary Specification PartsElectrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringBiomedical Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and assess obsolete or DMS-listed components
Develop mitigation strategies including part substitution, redesign, last-time-buy, or engineering change request
Maintain an up-to-date obsolescence database and generate regular risk reports
Source, evaluate, and qualify military-specification parts
Ensure mil-spec parts meet applicable standards such as MIL-PRF-38534 and MIL-STD-810
Review engineering drawings, schematics, and Technical Data Packages to extract component requirements
Perform schematic capture, simulation, and analysis of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits
Create and update Bills of Materials and component specification sheets
Verify purchased parts match engineering intent and design constraints
Help maintain accurate configuration records in the PLM system
Work as part of the Systems Engineering Team within Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Mission Solutions organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Principal level: Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience with B.S. degree; 3 years with Master’s degree; or 1 year with PhD
Senior Principal level: Minimum of 8 years of direct relevant experience with B.S. degree; 6 years with Master’s degree; or 4 years with PhD
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or an equivalent STEM-related discipline
Proven experience handling obsolete parts and implementing DMS part resolution strategies
Strong knowledge of mil-spec parts and relevant military standards
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and Technical Data Packages
Experience performing circuit analysis, simulation, and prototype development
Proficiency with standard office software, including Microsoft Office and Excel
Familiarity with PLM/BOM tools
Ability to work independently or in a cross-functional team
Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret-level security clearance
U.S. citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance
Preferred: Experience with Siemens Teamcenter or other Siemens PLM
Preferred: Advanced proficiency with Altium Designer, Cadence, or LTspice
Preferred: Hands-on component testing and qualification experience
Preferred: Knowledge of Accuris or SiliconExpert
Preferred: DMSMS reporting experience
Preferred: Current Secret clearance or higher

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime may be available
Shift differential may be available
Discretionary bonus may be available
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business