Principal Electrical Engineer (Ground System Architect/Integrator) Requisition ID: R
- Location: San Diego, California, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
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 immediate need for a Principal Electrical Engineer (Ground System Architect/Integrator) to support the RQ-4B program and the development of next generation ground system solutions.
Responsibilities Include:
- Determine customer needs and develop approaches, implementations, components, interfaces, identify standards and constraints, civil requirements, and security needs.
- Survey the industry for awareness of customer needs and alternative systems.
- Lead trade studies, technology development, and subcontractor teams.
- Lead technical and cost proposals
- Write white papers describing offerings and provide leadership and/or direction to software integration, test leads, and various engineering teams
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5 years of relevant engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM field with 3 years of relevant engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM field with 0 years of relevant engineering experience.
- Understanding of Ground System architecture including UAV Command and Control (C2), classified and unclassified networks, network storage devices, security appliances and government external interfaces.
- Knowledge of, or experience with, common ground approaches, implementations, components, standards, interfaces, constraints, and security needs.
- Working knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, and software and hardware integration.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Agile development and JIRA.
- Experience with the RQ-4 program.
- Experience writing and presenting technical information to customer and internal management audience.
- Experience with Cyber Security requirements and/or implementation.
- Experience in initial design, review, and the approval process and implementation thereof said design cradle to grave.
- Experience in Team Center, the Team Center release process, CATIA and CAD drawing.
- Experience with supplier subcontractors and supplier SOW.
Salary Range: $107,300 - $160,900
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 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 . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.