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Job description
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal Electronics Engineer — a full-time, based in Melbourne, FL role ($79k–$148k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
Engineer Electronics / Principal Engineer Electronics
Location: United States-Florida-Melbourne
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 has an opening for a Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be 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.
The Ground Systems Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer drives technical execution for the Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems by designing, coordinating, and overseeing the Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development and architecture. Interfacing across multiple Product Owners within a matrixed, geographically dispersed Integrated Product Team (IPT), this role represents customer interests to dictate backlog priorities, enforce cybersecurity protocols, and manage cloud and VMware environments/infrastructures.
Responsibilities will include:
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
- Architect, develop, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.
- Build, manage, and support cloud environments and VMware ESXi infrastructure.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize infrastructure automation using Ansible playbooks.
- Design, deploy, and maintain containerized applications and supporting infrastructure using Docker and container technologies.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize automation and operational tooling using Bash, PowerShell, and Python scripting.
- Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, processes, and procedures.
- Evaluate current and future communications requirements and propose, implement, and configure solutions that meet operational needs while optimizing cost.
- Collaborate directly with customers and stakeholders to identify requirements, resolve problems, and develop effective technical solutions.
- Brief program and organizational leadership on technical initiatives, capabilities, risks, and recommendations.
- Independently analyze requirements, prioritize work, and execute tasks with minimal direction or supervision.
- Participate in Agile planning, development, and delivery activities.
- Utilize Atlassian tools to support project planning, collaboration, documentation, and workflow management.
- Travel up to 10% of the time, as required.
Basic Qualifications (Electronics Engineer):
- Must have a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 0 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering
- Must have experience with software development and/or systems administration
- Must possess a DoD 8570 certifications, such as CompTIA Security+ or greater
- Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (or higher) that is in-scope (granted or renewed within the last 6 years).
- Must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) prior to start
- Must have experience in Cloud based architecture and administration
Basic Qualifications (Principal Electronics Engineer):
- Must have a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering
- Must have experience with software development and/or systems administration
- Must possess a DoD 8570 certifications, such as CompTIA Security+ or greater
- Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (or higher) that is in-scope (granted or renewed within the last 6 years).
- Must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) prior to start
- Must have experience in Cloud based architecture and administration
Preferred Qualifications:
• US Government Secret or Top Secret/SCI level Security Clearance, to include a Single Scope Background Investigation, a periodic reinvestigation, or an original adjudication date completed within the last 6 years
• Master’s of Science in Cyber Security, Computer Information Systems, Computer/Software or Electrical Engineering
• Experience with working on a multidisciplinary team
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Principal Electronics Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The estimated salary range for Principal Electronics Engineer at Northrop Grumman is $79,000 - $148,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Principal Electronics Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The required skills for Principal Electronics Engineer at Northrop Grumman include: GitLab, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Bash, PowerShell, Python, Agile, CompTIA Security+.
What is the seniority level for Principal Electronics Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
Principal Electronics Engineer at Northrop Grumman is a Principal level position.
How do I apply for Principal Electronics Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
You can view the full description and apply for Principal Electronics Engineer at Northrop Grumman on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/northrop-grumman-engineer-electronics-principal-engineer-electronics-e6w54.