In this role, you will determine customer needs and develop approaches, implementations, components, interfaces, identify standards and constraints, civil requirements, and security needs in the software deployment of the system. You will survey the industry for awareness of customer needs and alternative systems. Additionally, you will lead trade studies, technology development, and subcontractor teams. Finally, you will lead technical and cost proposals, and write white papers describing the offerings and provide leadership and/or direction to software integration and deployment, test leads and engineering team.
Once in role, this position could offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline.
* 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 and system software deployment.
* Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance once in position.
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 TeamCenter, the TeamCenter release process, CATIA and CAD drawing.
* Experience with supplier subcontractors and supplier SOW.
* Active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance OR Active in-scope DoD Top Secret clearance
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.