Senior Principal Avionics Subsystems Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Rancho Bernardo, CA seeks a Sr. Principal Subsystems Engineer to lead installation, integration, and troubleshooting of avionics subsystems, sensor management units, and data recorders.

You will collaborate across engineering and operations, ensure system performance, and coordinate field upgrades. A DoD Secret clearance is required, with a STEM degree and strong communication skills; on-site with possible hybrid options and up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years of related engineering experience, or higher degrees with fewer years.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher and ability to obtain updated clearance.
• Experience installing, integrating, and troubleshooting aviation subsystems.
• Experience with Ethernet/TCP/IP, mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead subsystem lab integration and system verification activities.
• Develop documentation for system requirements and interfaces.
• Troubleshoot complex avionics subsystems and coordinate field upgrades.
• Interface between Operations & Test teams and engineers.
• Support risk and opportunity management processes.

Skills

Subsystems integration

System troubleshooting

Documentation & diagrams

Cross-functional communication

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Rancho Bernardo, CA seeks a Sr. Principal Subsystems Engineer to lead installation, integration, and troubleshooting of avionics subsystems, sensor management units, and data recorders.

You will collaborate across engineering and operations, ensure system performance, and coordinate field upgrades. A DoD Secret clearance is required, with a STEM degree and strong communication skills; on-site with possible hybrid options and up to 25% travel.