Senior Principal Missile Warning Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 98,400 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced principal systems engineer to capture, analyze, and maintain system-level requirements for the AAR-47 laser/missile warning system in a dynamic defense environment.

You will track parts lifecycle, evaluate DMSMS risks, and design, prototype, and test electronic assemblies while collaborating with embedded software teams to define interfaces and timing. A Secret clearance is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of direct relevant experience with a B.S. in Electrical/Computer/Biomedical Engineering.
• Minimum 8+ years of direct relevant experience with a B.S. in Electrical/Computer/Biomedical Engineering for Sr. Principal.
• Familiarity with automated test systems, software loading tools, diagnostic platforms, and optical test equipment.
• Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection; familiarity with signal-integrity and power distribution concepts.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, function generators, power supplies, and optical test gear.

Responsibilities

• Capture, analyze, and maintain system-level requirements for the AAR-47 laser/missile warning system.
• Track parts lifecycle, evaluate DMSMS risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Design, prototype, and test electronic assemblies for the system.
• Perform schematic capture, layout, and BOM generation using industry-standard tools.
• Work with embedded-software/firmware teams to define electrical interfaces and data-link protocols.

Skills

Automated test tools

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Signal integrity

Power distribution

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Logic analyzers

Function generators

Power supplies

Optical test gear

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder coordination

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Computer Engineering

PhD in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Mentor Graphics

Cadence Allegro

MATLAB/Simulink

SysML

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced principal systems engineer to capture, analyze, and maintain system-level requirements for the AAR-47 laser/missile warning system in a dynamic defense environment.

You will track parts lifecycle, evaluate DMSMS risks, and design, prototype, and test electronic assemblies while collaborating with embedded software teams to define interfaces and timing. A Secret clearance is required or obtainable.