Principal Engineer Data

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

97d•$98,400 - $147,600•Onsite

About The Position

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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Engineer Data to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This role is located in Melbourne, FL. Join our high-impact Instrumentation & Data team to build the backbone of our data collection architectures across Flight, Lab, Ground, and Specialty Test articles. As a Data Engineer supporting the Instrumentation & Data team, you support the development, design, and integration of a complex test data acquisition system architecture. You will develop requirements for passive bus data connections across common protocols (Ethernet, 1553, 1394, ARINC 429, CAN, etc.) combined with analog sensor data for on-vehicle data recording in IRIG 106 CH10 or TmNS and real-time telemetry. You will develop a data management plan to support collection of test data across various test mediums for the program. Additionally, you will support development of hardware and software tools to enable collection, processing, and dissemination of test data across Lab, Ground, and Flight Test activities across multiple sites. You will support data collection configuration of the Lab, Ground, and Flight Test Instrumentation system, coordinate test activity, and communicate data system issues status to team leadership. Lastly, you will support test readiness reviews, test planning working groups, and pre- and post-test briefings. Experience with test data acquisition systems, data configuration and collection software, as well as database development for measurand and test data is desired. Knowledge of telemetry, onboard recording, data acquisition system equipment by Safran, TTC/Curtiss-Wright, and Quasonix and ground stations is preferred. You will help prepare system specifications, Request for Quotes (RFQ’s), and Statement of Work (SOW’s) which satisfy test and system requirements. Additionally, you will support test activities, anomaly resolution, and process improvement initiatives. Candidate must have a willingness to embrace change and work in a dynamic environment. 10% travel to support program activities and integration will be required.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 1 years of related professional/military experience
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ground and flight data acquisition system design and testing methodologies with a focus in bus data collection
Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML within Cameo
VMWare or other virtualization experience
Demonstrated experience shaping and documenting technical processes and procedures for development programs
Experience in development of Interface Control Documents and Supplier Statements of Work with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions; collaboration with vendors for troubleshooting issues
Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions
Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels across IPTs

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of data engineering from initial data management plan and ICD development through test, implementation, and maintenance
Optimize data collection and dissemination to existing software tools and data reduction suites
Ensure data collection performance and data delivery capabilities meet Test & Evaluation, vehicle subsystem Responsible Engineer, and customer requirements
Troubleshoot bus data collection systems and system issues
Collaborates within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, interfacing with IPT leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines.