Sr. Principal Engineer Systems/Staff Engineer Syst
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Camarillo
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10094596Category: EngineeringLocation:
Camarillo, CA, USACitizenship Required: United States
CitizenshipClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No- Teleworking not
available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of
America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 1At
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.The
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is a trusted provider of
mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and
Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of
innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances
in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the
skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and
sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a
decisive advantage to the warfighter.The System Engineer will have
an in-depth system engineering background to include experience
with RF or EW or RADAR. We are looking for a highly motivated
candidate that enjoys learning and solving problems. The successful
candidate will have the opportunity to work on complex electronic
warfare systems alongside a multi-disciplinary team. We are looking
for an individual that is passionate, driven, a self-starter, and
goal oriented.The Joint Electronic Attack Compatibility Office
(JEACO) of the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division
(NAWC-WD), Pt. Mugu CA has an opening for a System Engineer. The
system engineering work is for the Intrepid Tiger II (IT II) Family
of Systems (FoS) Electronic Warfare (EW) pods that currently
addresses communication threats. The JEACO IT II FoS systems
provide adaptable, distributed and networked electronic warfare
capability for fixed wing and rotary wing USMC aircraft. A new IT
II FoS variant is in development that will address radar
threats.Roles & responsibilities:This Senior Systems Engineer would
be one of the technical leads for the development of USMC
Electronic Warfare (EW) systems. System development would mainly
address hardware, but could include some software as well. Primary
duties would include:Following 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).Ensuring 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.Ensuring
through design the protection of Critical Program Information
(CPI).Ensure through design USMC supportability and maintainability
of the system.Ensuring 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.Basic
Qualifications for a Sr Principal System Engineer:Bachelor of
Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
Mathematics) discipline with 9 or more years engineering
experience. Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 7 or
more years of experience, or an additional 6 years of experience
may be considered in lieu of a Degree.Ability to travelCandidate
must have excellent communication skills and be able to work in a
self-directed mannerUS citizen with a Secret clearance [Top Secret
preferred]Experience with Ethernet and TCP/IPExperience using
mechanical and electrical drawingsExperience with component
selection for system developmentMust be able to demonstrate proven
leadership capabilities in the area of Systems EngineeringAbility
to work on own initiativeStrong verbal and written communication
skills and the ability to work well in a close team environment
Experience with Agile software developmentExperience with Windows
and Linux operating systemsExperience troubleshooting & solving
problems and strong desire to understand how the system
worksAbility to work under pressure while maintaining a calm,
patient demeanor in front of the customer.Basic Qualifications for
a Staff System Engineer:Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline with 14
or more years engineering experience. Master of Science degree in a
STEM discipline with 12 or more years of experience, or an
additional 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a
Degree.Ability to travel.Candidate must have excellent
communication skills and be able to work in a self-directed
mannerUS citizen with a Secret clearance [Top Secret
preferred]Experience with Ethernet and TCP/IPExperience using
mechanical and electrical drawingsExperience with component
selection for system developmentMust be able to demonstrate proven
leadership capabilities in the area of Systems EngineeringAbility
to work on own initiativeStrong verbal and written communication
skills and the ability to work well in a close team environment
Experience with Agile software developmentExperience with Windows
and Linux operating systemsExperience troubleshooting & solving
problems and a strong desire to understand how the system
worksAbility to work under pressure while maintaining a calm,
patient demeanor in front of the customer.Preferred Qualifications
for both levels:Knowledge of Electronic Warfare
principlesFamiliarity with Agile Development MethodologyFamiliarity
with Atlassian software development and collaboration tool set
(Jira and Confluence)Experience with RF receiver and RF jamming,
software defined radios, and encryption systemsExperience working
with RF test equipmentExperience with concurrent hardware and
software developmentExperience with military aircraft avionics
and/or storesFamiliarity with referenced military
standardsFamiliarity with aircraft safety, supportability,
maintainability, and reliability disciplinesSalary Range: $129,700
USD - $194,500 USDSalary Range 2: $161,000 USD - $241,400
USDEmployees 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
health and safety of our employees and their families is a top
priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on
their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be
required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved
disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future
court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed
federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042
https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship
is required for most positions.
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