Principal Electronics Engineer - Ground Systems Architect

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

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.