Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Mission Systems Lead

Northrop Grumman

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 142,200 - 213,400

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Rancho Bernardo, CA seeks a Sr Principal Electronics Engineer to lead mission-management and data-recording system work on on-site programs. The role requires coordinating engineering activities and supporting program milestones, with travel up to 25%.

Candidates must hold a Top Secret clearance and have a strong background in aviation payloads, payload integration, and software interfacing, plus the ability to obtain SCI and SAP clearances; a STEM degree with substantial

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR Master’s with 6 years; OR PhD with 4 years.
Deep and diverse background in aviation payloads systems and sub-systems.
Payload integration and software interfacing expertise.
Experience with military specs and standards.
Active Top-Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or Continuous Evaluation).
Ability to obtain and maintain US Government SCI clearance.
Ability to obtain SAP clearance within a reasonable time.

Responsibilities

Coordinate engineering activities for mission management, data recording, and data center systems.
Support program planning, mission management requirements, and system verification.
Assist with milestone planning, reviews, and execution.
Provide leadership for verification materials, software implementations, ICD updates, and specifications.
Coordinate with system test teams and ensure on-site presence.