Principal/Senior Principal Engineer Electronics - Networks (San Diego CA)

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

10d • $114,000 - $213,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal or Senior Principal Engineer Electronics - Networks for its Mission Systems Network team in San Diego, California. The engineer will contribute to developing Mission System Network solutions, including functional architecture, performance analysis, requirements and interface management, and verification and validation of allocated requirements. The role is part of an interdisciplinary team developing innovative solutions to advanced technical problems.

The position is full-time and on-site at the facility. After becoming established in the role, a hybrid work arrangement may potentially be available, with scheduled telework approved at the manager’s discretion. Travel may be required up to 25% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. An active Secret clearance is required at the start; candidates must also be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Requirements

• For Principal Engineer (LV3): Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience.
• For Senior Principal Engineer (LV4): Bachelor’s degree in a STEM 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 Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD 8140-approved IAT Level II or higher compliant certification; examples include CCNA Security or Security+ CE.
• Solid understanding of Cisco IOS and IPv4 network design, including IP subnetting and dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF or EIGRP.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches with Cisco IOS.
• Basic understanding of advanced network topics such as DMVPN, GRE, and IPsec tunnels.
• Experience with network defense systems such as firewalls, ACLs, IDS, and IPS.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux network configurations.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance, with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation, and ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to work full-time on-site initially and travel up to 25% of the time.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or Security+ certification.
• Experience with software-defined networks, such as Cisco SD-WAN.
• Experience with network simulation tools such as Cisco Modeling Lab or GNS3.
• Working knowledge of tactical wireless communications technologies such as LOS and BLOS.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, allocate, tailor, write, and flow down requirements to all levels of a system architecture.
• Design and develop network architecture; perform network hardware and software integration and testing; and conduct requirements analysis.
• Conduct trade studies, document subsystem architectures, analyze performance, and evaluate Technology Readiness Level (TRL).
• Document designs using detailed schematics, diagrams, and specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders to integrate network solutions.
• Verify and validate allocated requirements.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal