Principal Systems Architect — On-Site, TS Clearance, Travel

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks an Engineer Systems Architect/Principal Engineer Systems Architect in Palmdale, CA. You will lead design, configuration, installation, and troubleshooting of complex network infrastructure, spanning routers, firewalls, switches, and gateways.

Collaborate across hardware, software, and firmware teams to ensure resilient systems for mission objectives. Responsibilities include designing networks, maintaining documentation, and providing after-hours

Qualifications

• Must have Linux experience and scripting or programming (Python/C/C++).
• Bachelor’s in STEM with 2+ years related experience, or Master’s with 0+ years.
• Active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Designs, configures, and installs network hardware per contract requirements.
• Maintains and updates network documentation and operational instructions.
• Performs network troubleshooting and monitoring for short and long-range planning.
• Collaborates across hardware, software, and firmware teams to support mission objectives.
• On-site, full-time role with potential travel up to 25%.

Skills

Linux environments

Python/C/C++ scripting

Networking concepts

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

DoD 8570 Level 2 Certification

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks an Engineer Systems Architect/Principal Engineer Systems Architect in Palmdale, CA. You will lead design, configuration, installation, and troubleshooting of complex network infrastructure, spanning routers, firewalls, switches, and gateways.

Collaborate across hardware, software, and firmware teams to ensure resilient systems for mission objectives. Responsibilities include designing networks, maintaining documentation, and providing after-hours