Principal Systems Engineer

5 days ago

Oxnard, California, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a highly motivated Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will have an in-depth system engineering background, including experience with RF or EW or RADAR. This role will involve working on complex electronic warfare systems alongside a multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

Follow supplied USMC operational requirements and architecture framework (DoDAF) for system development.

Guide and review the development of system requirements.

Generate new system architectures and design (power, RF, and functional block diagrams).

Ensure adherence to appropriate military standards via system requirements, design, and test (MIL-STD-461 (EMI), MIL-STD-464 (EMC), MIL-STD-704 (power), MIL-STD-810 (environmental), MIL-STD-882 (safety), MIL-STD-1250 and MIL-STD-7179 (corrosion), MIL-STD-1289 and MIL-STD-8591 (aircraft stores), and MIL-STD-1472 (human factors)).

Oversee, support, and review system thermal, safety, and reliability analyses.

Ensure through design the protection of Critical Program Information (CPI).

Ensure through design USMC supportability and maintainability of the system.

Ensure proper system cooling and safety through design and feedback from analyses and prototype operation.

Research and select appropriate COTS components for system development based on system performance requirements, size, weight, and power constraints, etc.

Support system prototyping at the bench level, in order to technically evaluate potential COTS components for use in the under-development system.

Configure the system and validate the configuration of systems prior to deployment (hardware, configuration file settings, network IP addresses, and set up of communication and encryption devices).

Support the identification, documentation, and mitigation of program risks per the Navy's risk management process.

Review all electro-mechanical system drawings. Submit technically complete drawings to Navy management for approval.

Oversee integration testing of system incremental releases.

Troubleshoot system failures and performance issues. Coordinate other system development roles (test, logistics, production, quality assurance, software, etc.) in troubleshooting efforts.

Support the use of key processes, such as the configuration management for system changes after the system baseline is established.

Review all system Change Requests (CRs) and provide technical recommendation for CR disposition.

Support test's evaluation of system performance in the lab. Operate the system and test equipment to evaluate functional and RF performance against requirements.

Support the development and maintenance of program plans (e.g., the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)) and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

Collate technical data in response to program sponsor data calls.

Be the technical lead supporting Navy management a) at design and program management reviews, and b) with all system development critical decisions.

Review system design documentation and operational checklists, procedures, user manuals, training materials, and other technical publications for technical accuracy and completeness.

Mentoring and guiding junior engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline with 5 or more years engineering experience. Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 3 or more years of engineering experience or a PhD with 0 years of experience.

Experience with RF receiver and RF jamming, software defined radios, encryption systems as well as RF test equipment.

Ability to travel 10%.

Must be a U.S. citizen and have interim secret clearance prior to starting. Once started must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance.

Experience using mechanical and electrical drawings.

Experience with component selection for system development.

Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.

Ability to work onsite full-time.

Preferred Qualifications

Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.

Knowledge of Electronic Warfare principles.

Familiarity with Agile Development Methodology.

Familiarity with Atlassian software development and collaboration tool set (Jira and Confluence).

Experience with concurrent hardware and software development.

Experience with military aircraft avionics and/or stores.

Familiarity with referenced military standards.

Familiarity with aircraft safety, supportability, maintainability, and reliability disciplines.

Demonstrated excellent communication skills and be able to work in a self-directed manner.

Experience with Ethernet and TCP/IP.

Must be able to demonstrate proven leadership capabilities in the area of Systems Engineering.

Demonstrated Ability to work on own initiative.

Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well in a close team environment.

Salary Range

$107,300 - $160,900

Salary Range 2

$133,000 - $199,600

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