Sr. Principal Avionics Integration Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

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’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Avionics Integration Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future.  This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

The selected engineer will perform as a member of an interdisciplinary team on key efforts to develop novel integrated SW/HW integration and test approaches across NGAS programs. The successful engineer will contribute to the overall development of HW/SW subsystems, including developing functional architectures, analyzing performance, developing and managing requirements and interfaces, and verifying/validating all allocated requirements. You will design, develop, build, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks in conjunction with key suppliers.

Will be responsible for one or more of the following:

• Support development and integration of HW/SW subsystems and components to meet platform mission objectives

• Develop integrated HW/SW integration and test approaches across NGAS programs.

• Requirements development, analysis, maturation and implementation, translating customer requirements into hardware and software specifications

• Performing functional and performance analyses

• Conducting detailed trade studies

• Performing risk analysis and developing mitigation plans and tracking to closure

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

• Lead and/or support technical discussions with the customer and having daily interaction with management, external personnel, customers, and various sub teams

• Perform analyses and estimate performance of components, subsystems and systems in accordance with governmental and commercial standards.

• Configure, test, document and troubleshoot avionics and mission systems

• Document designs using detailed schematics, diagrams and specifications

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

• Develop supplier documentation such as procurement specifications, and statements of work, and review artifacts from the supplier’s development effort

Basic Qualifications:

Sr. Principal Avionics Integration Engineer (T04):

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 6 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S