Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Electronics – Mission Processing

Northrop GrummanMelbourne, FL
$98,400 - $184,200Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Electronics – Mission Processing to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our Melbourne, FL site. This role requires in-depth knowledge of computers and electronics for mission processing, displays data storage, Networks, CDS/MLS, Crypto and experience in the definition, design, integration, test, and certification of related hardware and software requirements. The position will be responsible for interpreting, allocating, tailoring, writing, and flowing down requirements to all levels of a system architecture. It also involves designing and developing computer, network, and system models and architectures, defining interface requirements, performing hardware integration and testing, requirements analysis, and collaborating with Integrated Product Teams. Additionally, the role includes conducting trade studies, documenting subsystem architectures, analyzing performance, and evaluating Technology Readiness Level (TRL) regarding supplier current and future products offerings.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, or Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 3 years of related professional/military experience (for Principal Engineer)
  • Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, or Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 6 years of related professional/military experience (for Sr. Principal Engineer)
  • Active In-Scope DoD Secret clearance.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Active In-Scope DoD Top Secret clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience developing model-based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering in Cameo or similar tools
  • Familiarity with network, commercial cloud, platform infrastructures and containerized software architecture
  • Familiarity with Digital Engineering processes and environments

Responsibilities

  • Document designs using detailed schematics, diagrams and specifications
  • Collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders to integrate mission management subsystems to meet platform mission objectives
  • Technical management of program strategic partners and suppliers, including development, acquisition, acceptance, qualification, system integration and test support
  • Developing supplier documentation, performance-based specifications, and statements of work
  • Building supplier evaluation criteria and experience in conducting technical evaluations, documenting results and selection
  • Review documents from the supplier’s development effort and support supplier technical interchange meetings and design reviews

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • health insurance coverage
  • life and disability insurance
  • savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
  • overtime
  • shift differential
  • discretionary bonus
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