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Electrical Engineer Level 3/4 - Harness Design - Dulles

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$114K–$171K
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United States
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Posted
Sep 29, 2026
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Harness Designer – Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.


The Vehicle Engineering team is seeking an experienced Harness Designer to perform detailed Spacecraft Harness Design, including creation of wire harness drawings and schematics, documentation of cable harnesses, and harness 3-D modeling and space claims.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:


  • Support Development of total harness modeling product to include: Harness 3-D modeling and space claims, overall spacecraft routing and integration concept, wire harness drawings and schematic creation and associated documentation of cable harnesses
  • Ensure models and drawings meet all department standards and customer requirements
  • Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total harness subsystem solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
  • Support technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and supportability and effectiveness analysis for total harness spacecraft design
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  • Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:


  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • No clearance required to start
  • Experience in developing and maintaining requirements and technical documentation
  • Able to prioritize, execute and delegate tasks in a high-pressure, dynamic environment
  • Must have strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
  • Able to prioritize, execute and delegate tasks in a high-pressure, dynamic environment

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:


  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • No clearance required to start
  • Experience in developing and maintaining requirements and technical documentation
  • Able to prioritize, execute and delegate tasks in a high-pressure, dynamic environment
  • Must have strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
  • Able to prioritize, execute and delegate tasks in a high-pressure, dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Experience in the design and documentation of cable harnesses
  • Familiar with Harness Related Mil Specs and NASA specs
  • Experience designing/routing harness cables using Creo Schematic and Creo Parametric

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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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With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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