Integrator (San Diego CA)

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

13d•$91,800 - $171,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Engineer/Principal Engineer Electronics - Ground System Architect/Integrator to our team in San Diego, California. This candidate will be responsible for the development of next generation ground system solutions within the Aeronautics Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT). The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. Once established in role, the position could potentially offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion. This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

Engineer (LV2): Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience
Principal Engineer (LV3): Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 years of related engineering experience.
Demonstrated understanding of Ground System architecture including UAV Command and Control (C2), classified and unclassified networks, network storage devices, security appliances, and government external interfaces.
Knowledge of/experience with common ground approaches, implementations, components, standards, interfaces, constraints, and security needs.
Experience writing and troubleshooting Python scripts
Working knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, software/hardware integration, and system software deployment.
Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with Agile development and JIRA.
Experience with IFC Upgrade to include integration and fielding for operational purposes
Experience writing and presenting technical information to customer and internal management audience.
Experience with Cyber Security requirements and/or implementation.
Experience in initial design, review, and the approval process and implementation thereof said design cradle to grave.
Experience in Teamcenter, release process, CATIA and CAD drawing.
Experience with supplier subcontractors and supplier SOW.

Responsibilities

Determine customer needs and develop approaches, implementations, components, interfaces, identify standards and constraints, civil requirements, and security needs.
Survey the industry for awareness of customer needs and alternative systems.
Lead trade studies, technology development, and subcontractor teams.
Write Python scripts per customer requirements to support configuration verification, streamline processes and troubleshoot issues from the field.
Understanding of Ground System architecture including UAV Command and Control (C2), classified and unclassified networks, network storage devices, security appliances and government external interfaces.
Knowledge of, or experience with, common ground approaches, implementations, components, standards, interfaces, constraints, and security needs.

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available
health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
overtime
shift differential
discretionary bonus
Annual bonuses
Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)