Principal OR Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer (Ground System Architect/Integrator)

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

15d•$114,000 - $213,400•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 is looking to add a Principal OR Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer (Ground System Architect/Integrator) to our team in San Diego Rancho Bernardo, CA. This position will support the RQ-4 program. This candidate will be responsible for the development of next generation ground system solutions within the Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT).

Requirements

Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer (Ground System Architect/Integrator) : 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 year 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.
Working knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, software/hardware integration, and system software deployment.
Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Electronics Engineer (Ground System Architect/Integrator) : Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 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.
Working knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, software/hardware integration, and system software deployment.
Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD 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 with the RQ-4 program.
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, and interfaces, while identifying standards and constraints, civil requirements, and security needs in the software deployment of the system.
Survey the industry for awareness of customer needs and alternative systems.
Lead trade studies, technology development, and subcontractor teams.
Lead technical and cost proposals
Write white papers describing the offerings and provide leadership and/or direction to software integration and deployment, test leads and engineering team.