Principal/Senior Principal Engineer Electronics - Networks (San Diego CA)

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

About the role

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 looking to add a Principal/Senior Principal Engineer Electronics - Networks to join our team in San Diego, CA.

The successful engineer will contribute to the overall development of Mission System Network solutions, including developing functional architecture, analyzing performance, developing and managing requirements and interfaces, and verifying/validating all allocated requirements. The selected engineer will perform as a member of an interdisciplinary team in a key effort to develop novel and innovative solutions to advanced technical problems.

The Mission Systems Network Engineer in this role will be responsible for:

• Interpret, allocate, tailor, write and flow down requirements to all levels of a system architecture
• Design and develop network architecture, perform network hardware and software integration and testing, and requirements analysis
• Trade studies, documenting subsystem architectures, analyzing performance, and evaluating Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
• Document designs using detailed schematics, diagrams and specifications
• Collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders to integrate network solutions

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. Once established in role, the position could potentially offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion. This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Basic Qualifications

• Education Experience Requirement:
• Principal Engineer (LV3): Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM and 3 years of related engineering experience
• Senior Principal Engineer (LV4): Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: CCNA Security or Security+CE
• Solid Understanding of Cisco IOS, IP4 network design, including IP subnetting and dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF or EIGRP
• Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco routers and switches with Cisco IOS
• Basic understanding of advanced network topics, such as DMVPN/GRE/IPSEC tunnels
• Experience with on network defense systems (e.g. firewalls, ACL, IDS, IPS)
• Familiar with Windows and Linux network configurations
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation and the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance).

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance preferred.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or Security +
• Experience with software defined networks (e.g. Cisco SDWAN)
• Experience with network simulations (Cisco Modeling Lab or GNS3)
• Working knowledge on tactical wireless communications technologies (e.g. LOS, BLOS)

Primary Level Salary Range

$114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range

$142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.