Sr Principal Engineer Electronics

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Melbourne, FL, USA
In-Office
123K-184K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead development, analysis, integration, and verification of communications subsystems and architectures. Conduct trade studies, manage suppliers, produce specifications and ICDs, perform risk analyses and support customer and supplier technical reviews to meet platform mission objectives.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Communications Electronics Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL. The successful candidate will contribute to the overall development of communications subsystems, including developing functional architectures, analyzing performance, developing and managing requirements and interfaces, and verifying/validating all allocated requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Analyze network architectures and topologies for distributed communication applications
  • Conduct trade studies for communications subsystem architectures.
  • Interaction with Comms suppliers for integration of communications systems into the lab.
  • Lead development and integration of communications subsystems and components to meet platform mission objectives
  • Performing risk analysis and developing mitigation plans and tracking to closure
  • Developing and maintaining supplier documentation, performance based specifications, statements of work and Interface Control Documents.
  • Review documents from the supplier’s development effort and support supplier technical interchange meetings and design reviews
  • Support technical discussions with the customer and having daily interaction with management, external personnel, customers, and various sub teams

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, or Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 6 years of related professional/military experience.
  • Active, Fully-Adjudicated Secret Clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret Clearance and access to special programs
  • Experience with the Analysis of communications Information Exchange Requirements (IERs) in one of the following areas: TX/RX of Military BLOS, Military LOS, CNS/ATM, and other FAA compliant messaging
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability and data analysis experience
  • Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well in a close team environment
  • Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Demonstrated ability to assimilate new concepts quickly and independently and work in a self-directed manner
  • Ability to review documents from the supplier’s development effort and support supplier technical interchange meetings and design review
  • Supplier/subcontract management
  • Developing supplier documentation, performance based specifications, and statements of work

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience building supplier evaluation criteria and experience in conducting technical evaluations, documenting results and selection
  • Active DoD 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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM + 8 years related experience OR Master's in STEM + 6 years related experience
  • Active, Fully-Adjudicated Secret Clearance (current)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret Clearance and access to special programs
  • U.S. Citizenship (required for positions with government clearance)
  • Experience analyzing communications Information Exchange Requirements (TX/RX of Military BLOS, Military LOS, CNS/ATM, FAA-compliant messaging)
  • Supplier/subcontract management and development of supplier documentation, performance-based specifications, and statements of work
  • Ability to review supplier development documents and support technical interchange meetings and design reviews
  • Demonstrated problem-solving, troubleshooting, and data analysis abilities
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in close team environment
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time
  • Experience building supplier evaluation criteria and conducting technical evaluations
  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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