Principal Training Systems Engineer, Avionics

0090 CORP-Corporate Office

United States

On-site

USD 98,400 - 184,200

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Travel up to 25% of the time

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector in Melbourne, FL seeks a Training Systems Engineer (Principal or Senior Principal) to lead the development of trainer subsystems, generating requirements and architecture for ground systems with hardware/software integration.

You will collaborate with suppliers, engineers, and program stakeholders, contributing to TRL evaluations and design reviews. A strong background in system modeling and a willingness to travel is essential.

Qualifications

At Principal Level: Bachelor's in STEM with 5+ years relevant military/professional experience, or Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 5+ years.
At Senior Principal Level: Bachelor’s in STEM with 8+ years relevant military/professional experience, or Master’s with 6+ years, or PhD with 4+ years.
Active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance (within last 6 years or Continuous Evaluation).
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with government clearance.
Experience in ground subsystems development for military aircraft weapon systems.
Experience with system modeling and requirements management tools (Cameo, DOORS, Rhapsody, etc.).

Responsibilities

Create supplier statements of work and conduct requirements analysis to generate subsystem technical requirements documentation.
Perform trade studies, modeling, performance analysis, and TRL evaluation of current and future supplier offerings.
Develop and control functional and physical architectures and interfaces; maintain baseline technical requirements documentation.
Design and develop ground-systems architectures, including hardware/software integration, certification, and detailed schematics/diagrams.
Produce detailed designs for specific trainers: Landing Gear Trainer, Aerial Refueling Receptacle Trainer, Hydraulics System Trainer, Electrical System Trainer, Fuel System Trainer, Environmental Control System Trainer, Power Plant System Trainer, Auxiliary Power Unit Trainer, Flight Control System Trainer, Mission Avionics Systems Trainer (MAST).
Support GSC with RFPs, PO status, and development of performance-based specifications, statements of work, and supplier documentation.
Build supplier evaluation criteria, conduct technical evaluations, document results, and assist with supplier selection.
Review supplier development documents, attend technical interchange meetings, and support design reviews.
Manage verification cross-reference matrix for hardware, software, and subsystem-level testing.
Oversee supplier manufacturing and test processes, resolve testing issues, and review/accept supplier test and verification reports.
Support technical planning, system integration, deployment/delivery, and conduct supportability and effectiveness analyses for ground subsystems.
Interpret, allocate, tailor, write, and flow down requirements across all levels of the system architecture.
Work with partners, suppliers, engineers, and program stakeholders to integrate mission planning solutions that meet platform mission objectives.
Lead and manage scope, risks, and technical rigor across teams.