Electronics Training Systems Engineer (Principal or Senior Principal Level)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 98,400 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Travel up to 25% of the time

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector in Melbourne, FL seeks a Training Systems Engineer (Principal or Senior Principal) to lead the development of trainer subsystems, generating requirements and architecture for ground systems with hardware/software integration.

You will collaborate with suppliers, engineers, and program stakeholders, contributing to TRL evaluations and design reviews. A strong background in system modeling and a willingness to travel is essential.

Qualifications

• At Principal Level: Bachelor's in STEM with 5+ years relevant military/professional experience, or Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 5+ years.
• At Senior Principal Level: Bachelor’s in STEM with 8+ years relevant military/professional experience, or Master’s with 6+ years, or PhD with 4+ years.
• Active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance (within last 6 years or Continuous Evaluation).
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with government clearance.
• Experience in ground subsystems development for military aircraft weapon systems.
• Experience with system modeling and requirements management tools (Cameo, DOORS, Rhapsody, etc.).

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 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.
• Produce detailed designs for specific trainers: 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, PO 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 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 with partners, suppliers, engineers, and program stakeholders to integrate mission planning solutions that meet platform mission objectives.
• Lead and manage scope, risks, and technical rigor across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent communication

System modeling

Cameo

DOORS

Rhapsody

Requirements management

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 REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Training Systems Engineer (Principal or Senior Principal Level) in our Avionics organization. This position will be 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/specifications.
• Produce detailed designs (and delta designs where applicable) for specific trainers: 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.
• A successful Ground Element Responsible Engineer has good leadership skills and understands the scope of the work and the impact of the work on other teams, consistently brings concerns, issues and risks to program and technical leadership and holds the team to a high level of technical rigor.

Basic Qualifications

• At a Principal Level: Must have a Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 3 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 5 years of relevant military / professional experience.
• At a Senior Principal Level: Must have a Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experience.
• At Both Levels: Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have experience in ground subsystems development for military aircraft weapon systems.
• Must have experience with system modeling and requirements management tools (Cameo, DOORS, Rhapsody, etc.), developing/maturing requirements, and tracing requirements through various levels.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a DODD 8570 certification, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, Security+.
• Working knowledge of cyber security, STIGs and associated elements.
• Experience with Communication Systems.
• Experience with Cloud Technology.
• Experience with working on a multidisciplinary team and writing technical proposals.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
• Experience with supplier/subcontract management.
• Experience with scheduling engineering activities.
• Experience with Agile development.
• Control Account Management (CAM) certification or Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
• An active Top-Secret clearance.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.