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Northrop Grumman Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Hardware Architect in San Diego, California
Requisition ID: R10170254
Category: Engineering
Location: San Diego, California, United States of America
Clearance Type: Top 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
Positions Available: 1
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 is looking to add a Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Hardware Architect with a focus on hardware architecture, COTS software solutions, network engineering, and Information Technology (IT) systems engineering.
The candidate will develop and maintain detailed system architecture documentation for complex IT systems. The candidate will function as an interface between Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) team and the Hardware Infrastructure team. The candidate will utilize the Deficiency Report (DR) in accordance with the Software Review Board (SRB) process to determine hardware content for Agile Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) releases. The candidate will recommend design improvements via the Change Request (CR) process.
In addition to the architecture duties, the candidate may also be called upon to oversee upgrading lab asset hardware to the latest IFCs.
The candidate will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment working closely with other Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in a lab and production environment.
Candidate should have good coordination, communications, planning, organization, and interpersonal skills. Travel may be required.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Collaborating with other engineers to architect a system to meet design requirements and stakeholder needs.
Developing and releasing engineering documentation for detailed system architecture and requirements.
Reviewing support requests from the field and providing troubleshooting steps and/or creating DRs to provide solutions in a future IFC
Creating and managing hardware DRs via the SRB process
Creating and managing CRs
Reviewing drawings and system build instructions
Coordinating teams to upgrade lab systems to the latest IFC
Developing internal software tools to improve process of organizing, documenting, and visualizing information.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 3 years of related engineering experience.
Experience with systems engineering practices
Experience with Microsoft Visio and other Office products to express engineering documentation
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
Active in-Scope, DoD Top Secret clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. (Of note: SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.)
Preferred Qualifications:
Current Special Program Access
Ability to develop and maintain Python scripts and UML diagrams
Familiarity with Agile development methodology
Familiarity with Jira or similar issue tracking system
Familiarity with version control such as SVN and Git
Familiarity with Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Familiarity with Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
Familiarity with System Design Documents (SDDs)
Familiarity with the following tools or languages: Python, UML, Sphinx, REST, YAML, Jinja
Familiarity with the following technologies: Microsoft Operating Systems, Active Directory, Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks, Layer 2 and 3 networking, VPN, IPSec, Storage technologies, UNIX, Linux, Glassfish, Docker, Virtualization, Physical and Cyber Security
Salary Range: $133,000 - $199,600
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.