Northrop Grumman · 14 hours ago
Sr. Principal Avionics Integration Engineer - R10220951
Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $178K/yr
6+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company seeking a Sr. Principal Avionics Integration Engineer to join their team. The role involves developing integrated hardware/software systems, managing requirements, and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve platform mission objectives.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start
Knowledge of electromagnetics in the RF spectrum (VHF through Ka bands)
Experience designing, developing, integrating, and/or testing RF equipment for airborne platforms
Knowledge of system engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and flow-down, specification derivation and interface control documentation
Experience engaging directly with internal and external technical and programmatic representatives
Preferred
Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Demonstrated ability to assimilate new concepts quickly and independently and work in a self-directed manner
Experience designing, developing, integrating, and/or testing EW or Radar subsystems for airborne platforms
Experience with RF antenna and component design and performance analysis
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well in a close team environment
Experience in model based systems engineering using Cameo or similar SysML tools
Experience with generating and managing requirements in DOORs
Experience in performance analysis using MATLAB and Excel or similar tools
Familiarity with Atlassian collaboration tool set (Jira and Confluence)
Experience in supplier/subcontract management
Experience with developing supplier documentation, performance based specifications, and statements of work
Understand NGAS Sector Engineering procedures
Experience building supplier evaluation criteria and experience in conducting technical evaluations, documenting results and selection
Ability to review documents from the supplier's development effort and support supplier technical interchange meetings and design review
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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