Staff Engineer Electronics – Mission Processing

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 153,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities (10% travel)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL, is seeking a Staff Engineer Electronics – Mission Processing to join our Avionics team on site. The role requires deep expertise in mission processing, electronics and securing DoD clearances to work across systems and platforms.

The successful candidate will design and integrate mission management subsystems, develop architectures, perform testing and work with suppliers to meet program objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related experience; or Master’s and 10 years; or Ph.D. and 8 years.
• Experience developing model-based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering in Cameo or similar tools.
• Active In-Scope DoD Secret clearance; ability to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, allocate, tailor, write and flow down requirements to all levels of a system architecture.
• Design and develop computer, network and system models and architectures and define interface requirements.
• Conduct trade studies, analyze performance, and evaluate TRLs for suppliers and future products.
• Document designs using detailed schematics, diagrams and specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to integrate mission management subsystems.
• Technical management of program partners and suppliers, including development, qualification and test support.

Skills

Model-based systems engineering

Mission processing

Systems engineering

Hardware/software integration

Network/crypto understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

Cameo

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Engineer Electronics – Mission Processing to join our team of qualified individuals in our Avionics Department. This role is located on site in Melbourne, FL. Must possess in-depth knowledge of computers and electronics for mission processing, displays data storage, Networks, CDS/MLS, Crypto and experience in the definition, design, integration, test, and certification of related hardware and software requirements and will be responsible for one or more of the following:

• Interpret, allocate, tailor, write and flow down requirements to all levels of a system architecture
• Design and develop computer, network and system models and architectures, define interface requirements, perform hardware integration and testing, requirements analysis and collaborate with Integrated Product Teams
• Conduct Trade studies, documenting subsystem architectures, analyzing performance, and evaluating Technology Readiness Level (TRL) regarding supplier current and future products offerings
• Document designs using detailed schematics, diagrams and specifications
• Collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders to integrate mission management subsystems to meet platform mission objectives
• Technical management of program strategic partners and suppliers, including development, acquisition, acceptance, qualification, system integration and test support
• Developing supplier documentation, performance-based specifications, and statements of work
• Building supplier evaluation criteria and experience in conducting technical evaluations, documenting results and selection
• Review documents from the supplier’s development effort and support supplier technical interchange meetings and design reviews

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 12 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering;
• OR a Master’s degree in a (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 10 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering;
• or a Ph.D. (STEM) AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering
• Must have experience developing model-based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering in Cameo or similar tools
• Active In-Scope DoD Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain Active In-Scope DoD Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with network, commercial cloud, platform infrastructures and containerized software architecture
• Familiarity with Digital Engineering processes and environments

Primary Level Salary Range:

• $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

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.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.