Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Voice Communications

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

What You’ll get to Do:
As an integral part of our Systems Engineering Team, you will be a key contributor to a program that is transforming concepts into real systems and working across disciplines while balancing new and traditional implementations of systems thinking. Some of our major development programs include sensors for current and next generation air and sea platforms including support of an exciting Distributed Systems program within our Mission Next portfolio.

- Define requirements for voice capture, processing, digitization, recording, distribution, and transmission to the aircraft, external entities to the weapon system and remote sites.

- Develop and maintain interfaces to air traffic control, range control, external communications systems, and operational networks.

- Support GCS-to-GCS connectivity (intercom, etc.), GCS-to-flight control communications, and other required voice paths.

- Evaluate communications equipment, audio interfaces, switching, routing, timing, recording, quality monitoring, and failover capabilities.

- Develop communications integration and verification plans, procedures, including latency, intelligibility, availability, interoperability, and degraded-mode testing.

- Coordinate with spectrum management, network engineering, cybersecurity, human factors, airworthiness and operations personnel.

This position can be filled as a Principal Systems Engineer or Senior Principal Systems Engineer.

This position is contingent on the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer​:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• A current/active U.S Government Secret Clearance.
• Experience in avionics and voice communication systems

• Experience developing and managing technical requirements and interfaces.
• Experience with system integration, troubleshooting, verification, and validation of hardware/software systems.
• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, interface definitions, network architectures, and equipment specifications.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support test activities in laboratory, field, range, and/or flight-test environments.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Systems Engineer​:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• A current/active U.S Government Secret Clearance.
• Experience in avionics and voice communication systems.
• Experience developing and managing technical requirements and interfaces.
• Experience with system integration, troubleshooting, verification, and validation of hardware/software systems.
• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, interface definitions, network architectures, and equipment specifications.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support test activities in laboratory, field, range, and/or flight-test environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with aviation voice communications, ATC interfaces, intercom systems, digital audio, or communications recording.
• Familiarity with requirements and lifecycle tools such as DOORS, Jama, Cameo, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with configuration management, interface control documents, formal technical reviews, and change-control processes.
• Knowledge of applicable aviation, range, communications, electromagnetic compatibility, environmental, or cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience supporting developmental test, qualification, acceptance, or operational readiness activities.
• Experience with network architectures, Ethernet/IP, time synchronization, encryption, and distributed command-and-control systems.

This position may involve laboratory, office, integration facility, field, range, and test-site work. Periodic travel, nonstandard work hours, and participation in developmental testing may be required. The engineer must be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, safety-focused, and configuration-controlled development environment.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00
Secondary 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.