Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer – Network Architect

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 142,200 - 213,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking a Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer – Network Architect in El Segundo, CA. This role involves designing resilient network topologies for C2 systems, integrating various technologies, and ensuring security compliance.

Qualified candidates will have extensive experience in secure network design and hold a relevant degree. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for bonuses and long-term incentives.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8 years of experience in Engineering.
• Experience designing secure networks for defense or aerospace programs.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design the network topology for a portable C2 demo including various integrations.
• Ensure security zones align with policies for communication support.
• Define performance requirements for application software.

Skills

Network design and implementation

IPsec VPNs

SD-WAN

TACLANE integration

Network monitoring

Clear network diagrams

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Job description

Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer – Network Architect

Location: El Segundo, CA.

Relocation assistance: Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required: No.

Travel: Yes, up to 25% of the time.

The Network Architect is accountable for designing the resilient network topology that connects the portable C2E system to tactical, enterprise and cloud environments. The architect is a proactive problem-solver who values reliability, security alignment with the Infrastructure & Security Lead, and continuous optimization of bandwidth and latency for mission success.

Key Program Responsibilities

• Design the network topology and connectivity plan for a portable C2 demo, including VPN, SD-WAN, and TACLANE integrations.
• Ensure network security zones align with the Infrastructure & Security Lead’s policies and support BLOS communications with simulated aircraft.
• Define bandwidth, latency, and QoS requirements to meet real-time performance of application software.
• Support the two-person deployment process by providing rapid-set-up networking kits and documentation.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 6 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
• Experience designing and implementing secure, resilient networks for defense or aerospace programs.
• Experience with IPsec VPNs, SD-WAN, TACLANE or secure tactical communications.
• Strong understanding of and experience with network monitoring, log aggregation, and integration with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with producing clear network diagrams and deployment guides for rapid field setup.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret (or higher) Security Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Prior clearance to a Special Access Program (SAP) or Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI).
• Significant architecture, design, integration and test experience.
• Demonstrated success of standup of complex networks and rapid field setup.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 (Base; additional overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long-term incentives may apply).

Benefits

Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.