Sr. Principal Engineer Electronics – Mission Processing

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 122,800 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer Electronics in Melbourne, KY, where relocation assistance may be available. This role requires expertise in mission processing, systems architecture, and supplier management.

The qualified candidate should have a STEM degree and at least 6 years of experience in a related field, along with a Secret clearance. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related experience.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering products.
• Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Document designs using detailed schematics and specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders.
• Provide technical management of program strategic partners.

Skills

Mission Engineering expertise

Technical management

Supplier/subcontract management

Model-based systems engineering

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

Cameo

Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

Cloud management tools (AWS, Azure, Docker)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Sr. Principal Engineer Electronics – Mission Processing

Location: Melbourne, FL (no hybrid or remote work; 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off)

The role requires in-depth knowledge of computers and electronics for mission processing, displays data storage, networks, CDS/MLS, and crypto, and experience in defining, designing, integrating, testing, and certifying related hardware and software. Responsibilities include requirement development, system architecture design, hardware integration, trade studies, documentation, performance analysis, and collaboration with Integrated Product Teams and stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

• Document designs using detailed schematics, diagrams and specifications

• Collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders to integrate mission management subsystems to meet platform mission objectives

• Provide technical management of program strategic partners and suppliers, including development, acquisition, acceptance, qualification, system integration and test support

• Develop supplier documentation, performance‑based specifications, and statements of work

• Build supplier evaluation criteria and conduct technical evaluations, documenting results and selection

• Review supplier development documents and support technical interchange meetings and design reviews

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related professional/military experience, OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related experience

• Experience developing model‑based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering in Cameo or similar tools

• Experience in supplier/subcontract management

• Experience with developing supplier documentation, performance‑based specifications, and statements of work

• Experience building supplier evaluation criteria and conducting technical evaluations, documenting results and selection

• Ability to review supplier documents and support technical interchange meetings and design reviews

• Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance (background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation)

• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with network, commercial cloud, platform infrastructures and containerized software architecture

• Familiarity with Digital Engineering processes and environments

• Knowledge of system engineering design methods, including requirements analysis, flow‑down, specification derivation and interface control documentation

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work well in a close team environment

• Experience engaging directly with internal and external technical and programmatic representatives

• Problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to assimilate new concepts quickly and work independently in a self‑directed manner

• Experience in model‑based systems engineering using Cameo or similar SysML tools

• Familiarity with Atlassian collaboration tools (Jira and Confluence)

• Experience or certification with cloud and container management & security technologies such as VMWare, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, Redhat OpenShift, Amazon ECS, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, Nomad

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 – $184,200.00 (guideline; final offer based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education and market conditions)

Benefits include: health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, paid time off (vacation and personal business), overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives for VP/Director positions.

Application period is estimated to last 20 days from the job posting date, subject to change based on business needs and candidate availability.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.