Staff Engineer Electronics – Mission Data Processing Lead

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

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, but they’re also making history. 

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Staff Engineer Electronics – Mission Data Processing Lead, to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL and will be based within our office spaces to support the program and business needs. Operating on our 9/80 schedule means you will get every other Friday off. This position has NO Hybrid or Remote work available.  

Selected Candidate 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, network and system models and architectures, perform hardware integration and testing, and requirements analysis and collaborate with Integrated Product Teams, and Conduct Trade studies, documenting subsystem architectures, analyzing performance, and evaluating Technology Readiness Level (TRL) regarding supplier current and future products offerings

Roles and Responsibilities will include:

• 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

• Work with the planning team to create conceptual data models and data flows

• Assist leadership with task prioritization and task delegation to meet overall program goals and objectives

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 12 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 10 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. (STEM) AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.

• Experience developing model-based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering in Cameo or similar tools

• Experience in supplier/subcontract management

• Experience with developing supplier documentation, performance-based specifications, and statements of work

• 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

• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Top-Secret clearance, and any program access required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing model-based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering in Cameo or similar tools

• Familiarity with network, commercial cloud, platform infrastructures and containerized software architecture

• Familiarity with Digital Engineering processes and environments

• Knowledge and experience with the definition of MOSA – Modular Open Systems Approach, and interfaces definition, development, and control

• Experience in integrating complex system across multiple domains

• Experience demonstrating concepts to management and customers

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.