Sr Principal Engineer Electronics

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a highly qualified engineer to analyze network architectures and lead development of communications subsystems. This role involves risk analysis, supplier coordination, and engagement with customers and management.

The position requires a STEM degree with extensive related experience and an active DoD clearance. It offers opportunities to influence platform mission objectives and to work within a diverse, high-performing team in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications require a STEM degree and 8+ years of related experience or a STEM Master's with 6+ years.
• Active, fully-adjudicated Secret Clearance with ability to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Experience analyzing communications IERs and related aerospace domains.
• Strong problem-solving and data-analysis abilities; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a close team environment and manage supplier documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze network architectures and topologies for distributed communication applications.
• Conduct trade studies for communications subsystem architectures.
• Interface with suppliers for integration into lab environments.
• Lead development and integration of communications subsystems to meet objectives.
• Perform risk analyses and develop mitigation plans with tracking to closure.
• Develop and maintain supplier documentation, statements of work, and interface documents.
• Review supplier documents and support technical interchange meetings and design reviews.
• Support technical discussions with customers and management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM from accredited university

Master's degree in STEM (preferred)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze network architectures and topologies for distributed communication applications
• Conduct trade studies for communications subsystem architectures.
• Interaction with Comms suppliers for integration of communications systems into the lab.
• Lead development and integration of communications subsystems and components to meet platform mission objectives
• Performing risk analysis and developing mitigation plans and tracking to closure
• Developing and maintaining supplier documentation, performance based specifications, statements of work and Interface Control Documents.
• Review documents from the supplier's development effort and support supplier technical interchange meetings and design reviews
• Support technical discussions with the customer and having daily interaction with management, external personnel, customers, and various sub teams

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, or Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 6 years of related professional/military experience.
• Active, Fully-Adjudicated Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret Clearance and access to special programs
• Experience with the Analysis of communications Information Exchange Requirements (IERs) in one of the following areas: TX/RX of Military BLOS, Military LOS, CNS/ATM, and other FAA compliant messaging
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and data analysis experience
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well in a close team environment
• Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated ability to assimilate new concepts quickly and independently and work in a self-directed manner
• Ability to review documents from the supplier's development effort and support supplier technical interchange meetings and design review
• Supplier/subcontract management
• Developing supplier documentation, performance based specifications, and statements of work

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building supplier evaluation criteria and experience in conducting technical evaluations, documenting results and selection
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.