Principal Control Account Manager (CAM)/Avionics Integration Engineer/Sr. Principal Control Acc[...]

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL seeks a Principal CAM/Avionics Integration Engineer to lead cost, schedule, and performance control across multiple programs. The role requires DoD Top Secret clearance and the ability to coordinate with IPTs in a highly technical environment.

Relocation assistance may be available; travel is about 10%. Position offers opportunities at Principal or Senior level with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of related professional/military engineering experience; or Master’s degree with 3+ years; or Ph.D. with 1+ year.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance at the time of application, current and within scope.
• Experience with Control Account Management and Earned Value Management methodologies.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and ability to support cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cost, schedule, and performance control for multiple statements of work.
• Forecast financial data and deliver monthly program reports and presentations.
• Update EVM tools and review monthly EVM data.
• Prepare and present at government control account manager meetings and stakeholder meetings.
• Track budget actuals, forecast near‑term performance, and calculate EAC/ETC.

Skills

Earned Value Mgmt

MS Office

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Overview

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required at start: Yes. Clearance type: Top Secret.

Travel requirement: Yes, 10% of the time.

The position is located in Melbourne, FL and is titled Principal Control Account Manager (CAM)/Avionics Integration Engineer. Depending on qualifications, it may be filled at the Principal or Senior level.

Responsibilities

• Work with technical, leadership, and Business Management teams to control cost, schedule, and performance of multiple statements of work.
• Gather necessary information for cost, schedule, and performance control.
• Forecast financial data and deliver monthly program reports and presentations.
• Update Earned Value Management (EVM) tools, produce required data products, and review monthly EVM data.
• Provide detailed cost account status and support program requirements.
• Coordinate with technical leadership in a cross‑functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) to meet program objectives.
• Develop and deliver presentations to program stakeholders.
• Track budget actuals, forecast near‑term performance, and calculate Estimate at Complete (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC).
• Generate Variance Reports (VARs), Earned Value Change Requests (EVCRs), and review labor and cost actuals.
• Perform schedule risk assessments and provide cost and schedule impacts for engineering change packages.
• Prepare and present at government control account manager meetings and support stakeholder meetings.
• Ensure Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCIs) are correctly mapped in the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

Basic Qualifications – Principal Control Account Manager (CAM)/Avionics Integration Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related professional/military engineering experience; or Master’s degree and 3 years of experience; or Ph.D. and 1 year of experience.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance at the time of application, current and within scope.
• Experience with Control Account Management and Earned Value Management methodologies.
• Experience with contracts executing full earned value management.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).
• Capability to lead multi‑disciplined teams and collaborate across functions.
• Effective communication skills in a highly technical environment.
• Avionics Integration engineering support for aircraft flight deck system integration.

Basic Qualifications – Senior Principal Control Account Manager (CAM)/Avionics Integration Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional/military engineering experience; or Master’s degree and 6 years of experience; or Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance at the time of application, current and within scope.
• Experience with Control Account Management and Earned Value Management methodologies.
• Experience with contracts executing full earned value management.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).
• Capability to lead multi‑disciplined teams and collaborate across functions.
• Effective communication skills in a highly technical environment.
• Avionics Integration engineering support for aircraft flight deck system integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to learn program‑specific technologies and methodologies.
• Knowledge of model‑based systems engineering processes and artifacts.
• Strong presentation and communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Experience with Risk Management, Return to Green (RTG) plans, and scheduling cross‑functional activities.

Salary

Principal Level: $98,400.00 – $147,600.00 per year.
Senior Level: $122,800.00 – $184,200.00 per year.

Salary is a general guideline; final offers consider experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides health, life, disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business. Overtime, shift differentials, and discretionary bonuses may also apply.

EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on 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 Northrop Grumman's EEO page.

Citizenship

U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.