This position is currently contingent on program award and associated program award funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Principal Mission Management Equipment Responsible Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.
The Mission Management Equipment Engineer in this role must possess in-depth knowledge of computers and electronics for mission processing and data storage and experience in the definition, design, integration, test, and certification of related hardware and software requirements and will be responsible for one or more of the following:

Interpret, allocate, tailor, write and flow down requirements to all levels of a system architecture

* Design and develop computer and network architectures, perform hardware integration and testing, and requirements analysis

* Trade studies, documenting subsystem architectures, analyzing performance, and evaluating Technology Readiness Level (TRL) with regard to supplier current and future products offerings

* Document designs using detailed schematics, diagrams and specifications

* Collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders to integrate mission management subsystems to meet platform mission objectives

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

* Developing supplier documentation, performance based specifications, and statements of work

* Building supplier evaluation criteria and experience in conducting technical evaluations, documenting results and selection

* Review documents from the supplier's development effort and support supplier technical interchange meetings and design reviews

A successful Communications Engineer has good leadership skills and understands the scope of the work and the impact of the work on other teams, consistently brings up concerns, issues and risks to program and technical leadership and holds the team to a high level of technical rigor.
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Mission Management Equipment Responsible Engineer (T03)

Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 3 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 0 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.

* Must have an active DoD Secret clearance that is in-scope (granted or renewed within the last 6 years).

* Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance

* Demonstrated experience in Ethernet-based networking design, to include IP address planning, switching, and routing

* Working knowledge of cyber security and Risk Managed Framework (RMF), STIGs and associated elements

* Experience with integration of COTS electronics into military systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering

* Possess a DODD 8570 certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar network/security certifications

* Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of Ethernet based avionics bus interfaces, integrated avionics systems, and operational ground systems

* Demonstrated understanding of IP address planning, VLANs, ACLs, encapsulation, switching, routing, QoS, service and/or application protocols

* Experience with authentication and data encryption methods, to include securing communications at either the data-link or network layer

* Experience with embedded systems, Unix and Linux operating systems, non-Cisco routing environments, single board computers, servers and Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions

* Experience with working on a multidisciplinary team and writing technical proposals

* Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

* An active Top Secret clearance

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 most positions.
Salary Range: $92,600 - $139,000
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.