Principal Electronics Engineer - Ground Segment Integrator

Northrop Grumman Corp.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Electronics Engineer - Ground System Architect/Integrator to lead ground system architecture and integration efforts onsite in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The role may offer hybrid work after establishment, with up to 25% travel and requirement for a Secret clearance.

The candidate will oversee hardware/software integration, engage with suppliers, and contribute to proposal evaluations within the Avionics Integration Organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years of related experience; OR Master’s with 3 years; OR PhD with 0 years.
• Experience with Ground Segment and Ground System architecture including UAV C2, networks, storage, and security interfaces.
• Familiarity with hardware integration and Software Development Life Cycles; familiarity with supplier evaluations.
• Active US Government Secret Clearance required (or Continuous Evaluation).

Skills

Ground Segment

Ground System architecture

C2 UAV

Security appliances

Software Development Life Cycle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Programming and scripting languages

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Principal Electronics Engineer - Ground System Architect/Integrator to join the team of qualified individuals in our Avionics Integration Organization. This leadership role is located onsite in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. Once established in the role, this position could offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion. This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience
• Demonstrated experience with Ground Segment
• Understanding of Ground System architecture including UAV Command and Control (C2), classified and unclassified networks, network storage devices, security appliances and government external interfaces
• Familiarity with full hardware integration and Software Development Life Cycles
• Familiarity with Prime and supplier proposal development including technical evaluations of supplier proposals
• Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of Ground System architecture including UAV Command and Control (C2), classified and unclassified networks, network storage devices, security appliances and government external interfaces
• Knowledge of, or experience with, common ground approaches, implementations, components, standards, interfaces, constraints, and security needs
• Experience managing hardware and Software related issues with a supplier-based interaction as part of a Government/DOD contract
• Experience with government acquisition related to hardware and software development, and sustainment activities
• Experience with Agile software development, integration, and testing
• Experience with programming and scripting languages

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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. In addition, 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.