Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Hardware Architect

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
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 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 and 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 and 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.
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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM field and 7 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM field with 4 years of related engineering experience.
• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain maintain Special Program access (SAP). This SAP 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.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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: $133,000.00 - $199,600.00
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.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.