Principal Aeronautical Systems Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Engineer Aeronautic or Sr Principal Engineer Aeronautic to lead the Vehicle Management Subsystem hardware avionics lead in Rancho Bernardo, CA. Responsibilities include directing system-level studies, translating needs into hardware requirements, and overseeing qualification testing.

The role requires STEM degrees with 5+ years (or 3+ with master's, 0+ with PhD), and ability to obtain US Government clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in STEM with 5+ years experience (Principal Engineer).
• Master's in STEM with 3+ years experience.
• PhD in STEM with 0+ years experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level trade studies and architecture development.
• Translate mission needs into hardware requirements and ICDs.
• Conduct feasibility analyses and select avionics components.
• Plan, execute and document qualification testing for subsystems.
• Develop software tools and automation using Python or MATLAB.
• Provide production and sustainment support and manage non-conformances.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive best practices across the team.
• Identify obsolescence and ensure supply chain continuity.

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Engineer Aeronautic or Sr Principal Engineer Aeronautic to lead the Vehicle Management Subsystem hardware avionics lead in Rancho Bernardo, CA. Responsibilities include directing system-level studies, translating needs into hardware requirements, and overseeing qualification testing.

The role requires STEM degrees with 5+ years (or 3+ with master's, 0+ with PhD), and ability to obtain US Government clearance.