Electronics Training Systems Engineer (Principal or Senior Principal Level)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 98,400 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman''s Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL, seeks a Training Systems Engineer at Principal or Senior Principal level to lead requirements analysis, architecture design, and supplier coordination for trainer subsystems.

The role involves extensive collaboration with engineers and program stakeholders, system modeling, TRL assessments, and overseeing testing and verification activities; travel ~25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in a STEM field and 5+ years of relevant experience (Principal).
• Master''s degree in STEM and 3+ years of experience (Principal).
• Active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Create supplier statements of work and conduct requirements analysis to generate subsystem technical requirements documentation.
• Perform trade studies, modeling, performance analysis, and TRL evaluation of supplier offerings.
• Develop and control functional and physical architectures and interfaces; maintain baseline technical requirements documentation.
• Design and develop ground-systems architectures with hardware/software integration, certification, and detailed schematics.
• Produce detailed designs for trainer systems including Landing Gear, Aerial Refueling, Hydraulics, Electrical, Fuel, ECS, Power Plant, APU, Flight Control, and MAST.
• Support RFPs, purchase orders, and development of performance-based specifications and supplier documentation.
• Build supplier evaluation criteria, conduct technical evaluations, and assist with supplier selection.
• Review supplier development documents, attend technical interchange meetings, and support design reviews.
• Manage verification cross-reference matrix for hardware, software, and subsystem-level testing.
• Oversee supplier manufacturing and test processes and review supplier test reports.
• Support system integration, deployment, and conduct analyses for ground subsystems.
• Interpret and flow down requirements across all levels of the system architecture.
• Collaborate with partners, suppliers, engineers, and program stakeholders to meet platform mission objectives.
• Demonstrate leadership, manage scope, and communicate risks to program leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor''s degree in STEM

Master''s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Cameo

DOORS

Rhapsody

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Requirements

Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Interim Top Secret.

Travel

Requires travel: Yes, 25% of the time.

Job Overview

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Training Systems Engineer (Principal or Senior Principal Level) in the Avionics organization, located in Melbourne, FL.

Responsibilities

• Create supplier statements of work and conduct requirements analysis to generate subsystem technical requirements documentation.
• Perform trade studies, modeling, performance analysis, and Technology Readiness Level (TRL) evaluation of current and future supplier offerings.
• Develop and control functional and physical architectures and interfaces; maintain baseline technical‑requirements documentation.
• Design and develop ground‑systems architectures, including hardware/software integration, certification, and detailed schematics, diagrams, and specifications.
• Produce detailed designs for specific trainer systems:
  • Landing Gear Trainer
  • Aerial Refueling Receptacle Trainer
  • Hydraulics System Trainer
  • Electrical System Trainer
  • Fuel System Trainer
  • Environmental Control System Trainer
  • Power Plant System Trainer
  • Auxiliary Power Unit Trainer
  • Flight Control System Trainer
  • Mission Avionics Systems Trainer (MAST)
• Support GSC with RFPs, purchase‑order status, and development of performance‑based specifications, statements of work, and supplier documentation.
• Build supplier evaluation criteria, conduct technical evaluations, document results, and assist with supplier selection.
• Review supplier development documents, attend technical interchange meetings, and support design reviews.
• Manage compliance with verification cross‑reference matrix for hardware, software, and subsystem‑level testing.
• Oversee supplier manufacturing and test processes, resolve testing issues, and review/accept supplier test and verification reports.
• Support technical planning, system integration, deployment/delivery, and conduct supportability and effectiveness analyses for ground subsystems.
• Interpret, allocate, tailor, write, and flow down requirements across all levels of the system architecture.
• Work directly with partners, suppliers, engineers, and program stakeholders to integrate mission planning solutions that meet platform mission objectives.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills, manage scope, and communicate risks and concerns to program and technical leadership.

Basic Qualifications

Applicants qualify at either the Principal or Senior Principal level based on the following:

• Principal Level:
  • Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant military/professional experience, or
  • Master’s degree in a STEM field and at least 3 years of relevant military/professional experience, or
  • PhD and at least 5 years of relevant military/professional experience.
• Senior Principal Level:
  • Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military/professional experience, or
  • Master’s degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military/professional experience, or
  • PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military/professional experience.
• Active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance (background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
• Experience in ground subsystems development for military aircraft weapon systems.
• Experience with system modeling and requirements management tools (Cameo, DOORS, Rhapsody, etc.), developing/maturing requirements, and tracing requirements through various levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• DODD 8570 certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, Security+.
• Knowledge of cyber security, STIGs and associated elements.
• Experience with communication systems, cloud technology, multidisciplinary teams, and writing technical proposals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Suppliers/subcontract management, scheduling engineering activities, Agile development experience.
• Control Account Management (CAM) certification or Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
• Active Top‑Secret clearance.

Salary

Primary Level: $98,400 – $147,600. Senior Principal Level: $122,800 – $184,200. Salary may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses and other incentives based on role scope and experience.

Benefits

Near‑term benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off. Additional long‑term benefits may apply for executive positions.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides non‑discriminatory employment decisions. U.S. Citizenship is required. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit the Northrop Grumman EEO page.