Principal Electronics Engineer


Job Details

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer Software Integration or a Senior Principal Electronics Engineer Software Integration within the Mission Systems IPT to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.


The position is located in Rancho Bernardo, CA with up to 25% CONUS travel.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

  • Integrate and test software/hardware systems in complex IT systems.
  • Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment working closely with other engineers and technicians in a lab-like environment.
  • Use application of extensive technical expertise to support a developing system.


This position may be filled at either the Principal Electronics Engineer Software Integration or Senior Principal Electronics Engineer Software Integration level depending upon the qualifications below.


Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer - Software Integration:

  • Bachelor s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master s Degree in a STEM field with 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM field with 0 years of related experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with Windows and Unix operating systems
  • Demonstrated experience with VmWare
  • Security+ Certificate for administrators
  • An active in-scope DoD Top Secret Clearance with an initial investigation or re-investigation within the last 6 years OR be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation (CE).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP). This SAP must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%


Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Software Integration:

  • Bachelor s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field with 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master s Degree in a STEM field with 7 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM field with 4 years of related experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with Windows and Unix operating systems
  • Demonstrated experience with VmWare
  • Security+ Certificate for administrators
  • An active in-scope DoD Top Secret Clearance with an initial investigation or re-investigation within the last 6 years OR be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation (CE).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP). This SAP must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%


Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

  • Current Special Program Access
  • Mission Planning experience
  • Previous experience with existing system
  • Ability to maintain system configurations
  • Provide expert software, hardware, and system support to on-site end-users.
  • Train end-users.
  • Support the IPT with software defect resolution and enhancement efforts.
  • Ability to develop and maintain Microsoft PowerShell scripts, Bash and Python scripts, and Microsoft Group Policies
  • Familiarity with storage systems and basic networking, Solaris 10 and 11, Oracle OEM, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, VMware ESXi, Vmware, and vCenter
  • Ability to do the following:
  • Author and maintain technical installation, configuration, and update procedures
  • Document and maintain system configurations
  • Provide engineering technical support for peer teams
  • Engineer and Test new technical solutions in lab environments
  • Design and implement VMware high-availability virtualized infrastructures
  • Maintain COTS Hardware and Software configuration matrix
  • Script deployments of Microsoft Windows Server and Workstation and Solaris 10 and 11 operating systems
  • Automate installation of COTS software
  • Engineer solutions to address new technical requirements and/or bug fixes
  • Implement engineering changes to the system as required
  • Maintain compatibility with existing architectures when implementing system enhancements
  • Release CM controlled documentation, scripts, and COTS software media

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 Northrop Grumman

 05/18/2024

 All cities,CA