Senior Principal Engineer, Advanced Communications Systems

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a seasoned engineer to analyze network architectures and lead the development and integration of communications subsystems. You will conduct trade studies, interact with suppliers, and coordinate with customers to ensure mission objectives are met.

The role requires an active DoD clearance (Secret, with potential Top Secret) and strong problem-solving and communication skills in a collaborative, fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of related professional/military experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of related experience.
• Active, Fully-Adjudicated Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret Clearance and access to special programs.
• Experience with Analysis of communications Information Exchange Requirements (IERs) in TX/RX of Military BLOS, Military LOS, CNS/ATM, and FAA-compliant messaging.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and data analysis experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and teamwork ability.
• Ability to review supplier development documents and support vendor meetings and design reviews.
• Experience with supplier/subcontract management and developing supplier documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze network architectures and topologies for distributed communication applications.
• Conduct trade studies for communications subsystem architectures.
• Interact with Comms suppliers for integration of communications systems into the lab.
• Lead development and integration of communications subsystems to meet platform objectives.
• Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation plans and tracking to closure.
• Develop and maintain supplier documentation, performance-based specifications, and statements of work.
• Review supplier documents and support technical interchange meetings and design reviews.
• Support technical discussions with the customer and daily interaction with management and sub-teams.

Skills

Network architecture analysis

Trade studies

Subsystem integration

Risk analysis

Supplier management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Interface Control Documents

DoD standards

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a seasoned engineer to analyze network architectures and lead the development and integration of communications subsystems. You will conduct trade studies, interact with suppliers, and coordinate with customers to ensure mission objectives are met.

The role requires an active DoD clearance (Secret, with potential Top Secret) and strong problem-solving and communication skills in a collaborative, fast-paced lab environment.