EWIS - Wiring/Harness Design (Level3/4)
Melbourne, FL, 32912, USA
- Engineering
- EWIS
- wiring harness design
- aircraft electrical systems
This position involves designing and analyzing electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) for military aircraft, including harness design, component selection, and troubleshooting. The role requires experience with ECAD software tools and compliance with industry standards such as SAE AS 50881 and IPC/WHMA-A-620. Candidates must have a degree in Electrical Engineering, relevant experience, and an active or the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has a opening for a Principal/Sr. Principal EWIS Engineer - Wiring/Harness Design and with experience in aircraft subsystems development to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Vehicle Organization in Melbourne, FL.
Candidate may be involved in multiple aspects of aircraft subsystem development including electrical design, analysis, harness design, requirements, and working shipside to help troubleshoot issues.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Developing aircraft electrical wiring designs of a functional system including the selection of aircraft-type conductors and electro-mechanical components such as connectors, backshells, relays, switches, circuit breakers, terminal junction systems, termination hardware, etc in accordance with SAE AS 50881, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and proven commercial practices.
- Familiarity with EMI shielding and separation requirements.
- Experience with designing electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) using ECAD software tools such as Siemens (Mentor Graphics) Capital Harness, Zuken or equivalent
- Familiarity working with harness fabrication shops.
- Working independently under general supervision and as part of a large multi-disciplined team.
- Working in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
Basic Qualifications:
- The basic qualifications of the Principal Engineer Electrical position are a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university AND 5 years of related electrical engineering experience, OR Master’s degree AND 3 years of engineering experience.
- The basic qualifications of the Sr Principal Engineer Electrical are a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering AND 8 years of engineering experience in electrical design of air vehicle systems, OR Master’s degree AND 6 years of engineering experience.
- Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance (Interim Top Secret or higher must be obtained prior to the commencement of employment)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with military aircraft subsystem development
- Active DoD Top Secret (or higher) clearance




