Principal Electrical Engineer

The Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), managed and operated by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, is a premier advanced manufacturing facility that supports the safety, security, reliability and effectiveness of our nation's nuclear deterrent.

With nearly 7,000 employees combined in Kansas City, Missouri, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, KCNSC protects our nation and allies by producing trusted national security products and services for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration.

We create innovative solutions to complex national security challenges, and lead with accountability, collaboration and an unwavering dedication to our mission and core values. Click here to view the mission, vision and values that guide our work.

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Summary

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The Principal Electrical Engineer role is designed to be a key technical resource for FM&T and is recognized as the primary authority in electrical engineering or associated engineering/scientific fields. This position is responsible for planning and conducting complex engineering research and development projects necessitating the expert application of advanced knowledge.

This position will be working under administrative and FM&T direction with considerable latitude for autonomous actions to independently resolve issues and follow organizational directives.

Duties and Responsibilities

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• Leads strategic planning for a long-range resource technology, major technical projects or multiple projects of major scope and complexity that significantly impact the business.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts complex engineering projects necessitating expert application of advanced knowledge in a particular field.
• Evaluates the impact of relevant emerging technology and business trends. Uses business knowledge to develop, evaluate, and prioritize business opportunities based on technical factors.
• Reviews business unit/portfolio level project scope and performance
• Champions development of novel technology, integrative approaches to key problems facing FM&T, and/or significant advances in Honeywell FM&T capabilities.
• May negotiate critical issues with other companies and organizations.
• Advises and consults as technical expert to other technical and administrative personnel to drive and implement short and long-term projects.
• May represent the KCNSC in outside discussions and technical forums.
• Mentors lower-level engineers, scientists, and technicians establishing operating procedures on new products and components.

You Must Have

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• Bachelors of Science degree from an ABET accredited program in Engineering or Physics
• 9 or more years of relevant experience in Engineering or related technical activities
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• United States Citizenship
• Ability to work on-site as directed by management and as determined by the needs of the business
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)

We Value

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• Demonstrates recognition as a technical expert with technical insight in applying advanced knowledge in relative engineering and scientific fields.
• Advanced technical degree
• Certification in Six Sigma Black Belt/Lean expert
• Demonstrated significant leadership of product realization, programmatic initiatives, technological innovation

This job description is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned. Employees must maintain regular, reliable attendance, and be able to work on-site and travel as needed.

What We Offer

We are focused on attracting, hiring and retaining talented people who power our mission. Our robust total rewards package recognizes performance, fuels development and supports flexibility. Key features include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Industry leading 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Certification & License Programs
• Mission driven culture

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We are required by the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review, including checks of references, credit, law enforcement records and employment/education history. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Dual citizenship may affect clearance eligibility.

All employment offers are contingent on a federal background investigation. Substance abuse, illegal drug use, falsified information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness may result in denial or loss of clearance and termination of employment.

Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a medical portable electronic device (MedPED) — such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids or diagnostic equipment used to measure or monitor body functions — you may be required to meet NNSA security requirements if employed by us.

If you have a MedPED and are selected for an on-site interview, additional steps may be required to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements before your interview date.If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application, please send an email to our Reasonable Accommodation Support Team at [email protected].

Additional Information:

• Job ID: 5849
• Category: Engineering
• Level of Experience:
• Posting Location: KCNSC West 6700 W 115th St Overland Park, KS, 66221
• Remote Eligibility: On-Site
• Travel Required: 10-25%
• Approved Work States: KS; MO
• Hourly/Salary: Salary
• Division: W00
• Department: W50