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Sr Principal Engineer

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In-Office
Melbourne, FL
112K-168K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Melbourne, FL
112K-168K Annually
Senior level
Performs systems engineering and integration for product support and weapon-system sustainment. Analyzes logistics requirements, maintenance tasks, supportability, trade studies, engineering designs, schematics, and fault analysis. Interfaces with vehicle and design engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to influence supportable designs and determine sustainment requirements for avionics and RF systems.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector has an opening for a Sr. Principal Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite in Melbourne, FL. This is 100% on-site work. No hybrid work is available.

The selected candidate will perform system engineering and integration tasks relating to Product Support IPTs, and represent Product Support in interaction with Design Engineering and IPT support.  Prior experience in systems engineering, system design concepts and maintenance of avionic and/or RF Systems, including Communications, Navigation, RADAR, digital and analog systems is required. Candidate shall have knowledge and understanding of design practice and database tools. Candidate shall possess the ability to analyze engineering drawings, parts lists, schematics, wiring diagrams and apply technical expertise to determine the most optimal way to maintain the weapon system.


Essential Functions:

  • Identify, analyze, quantify and influence logistics requirements to support the weapon system including spares, Support Equipment, technical data, training, facilities, and personnel 

  • Interface with vehicle engineering to influence designs for supportability

  • Initiate and perform trade studies

  • Perform detailed maintenance task analysis

  • Determine overall weapon support system requirements for sustainment

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.  The candidate should be well organized, pay a great deal of attention to detail, possess good written and verbal communication skills and be able to present design concepts to an audience.  The Candidate must be able to work well with co-workers, other groups and external suppliers.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience OR Master’s Degree in STEM and 6 years of experience OR PhD with 1 year of experience.

  • Experience with testability, troubleshooting, fault trees and/or FMECA

  • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated US Government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-502

  • Familiarity with GEIA-0007 and relational databases

  • 5 years or more of supportability engineering experience

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

  • Active, In scope US Government Top Secret or SCI clearance


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Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00

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.

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