Requisition ID: R10170370 Category: Engineering Location: Camarillo, California, United States of America | Point Mugu, California, United States of America Clearance Type: Secret Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available Positions Available: 2 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. 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. The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. The Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer will have an in-depth system engineering background to include experience with RF or EW or RADAR. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate that enjoys learning and solving problems. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on complex electronic warfare systems alongside a multi-disciplinary team. The Joint Electronic Attack Compatibility Office (JEACO) of the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWC-WD), Pt. Mugu CA has an opening for a Principal/Sr. Principal System Engineer. The system engineering work is for the Intrepid Tiger II (IT II) Family of Systems (FoS) Electronic Warfare (EW) pods that currently address communication threats. Roles&Responsibilities: Follow supplied USMC operational requirements and architecture framework (DoDAF) for system development. Guide and review the development of system requirements. Generate new system architectures and design (power, RF, and functional block diagrams). Ensure adherence to appropriate military standards via system requirements, design, and test (MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-1250, MIL-STD-7179, MIL-STD-1289, MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-1472). Oversee, support, and review system thermal, safety, and reliability analyses. Ensure through design the protection of Critical Program Information (CPI). Ensure through design USMC supportability and maintainability of the system. Ensure proper system cooling and safety through design and feedback from analyses and prototype operation. Research and select appropriate COTS components for system development based on performance requirements, size, weight, and power constraints. Support system prototyping at the bench level to evaluate potential COTS components. Configure the system and validate configuration prior to deployment. Support the identification, documentation, and mitigation of program risks per the Navy’s risk management process. Review all electro-mechanical system drawings and submit for approval. Oversee integration testing of system incremental releases. Troubleshoot system failures and performance issues. Support configuration management for system changes after the baseline is established. Support test evaluation of system performance in the lab. Support the development and maintenance of program plans and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Collate technical data in response to program sponsor data calls. Be the technical lead supporting Navy management at design and program management reviews. Review system design documentation and operational checklists for technical accuracy and completeness. Mentor and guide junior engineers. This position is contingent on customer approval. This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Level or a Sr. Principal Level. Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 5 or more years of engineering experience; Master of Science with 3 or more years; or PhD with 0 years of experience. Experience with RF receiver and RF jamming, software defined radios, encryption systems, and RF test equipment. Ability to travel 10%. Must be a U.S. citizen and have interim secret clearance prior to starting. Experience using mechanical and electrical drawings. Experience with component selection for system development. Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems. Ability to work onsite full-time. Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 8 or more years of engineering experience; Master of Science with 6 or more years; or PhD with 3 years of engineering experience. Experience with RF receiver and RF jamming, software defined radios, encryption systems, and RF test equipment. Ability to travel 10%. Must be a U.S. citizen and have interim secret clearance prior to starting. Experience using mechanical and electrical drawings. Experience with component selection for system development. Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems. Ability to work onsite full-time. Preferred Qualifications: Active DoD Top Secret Clearance. Knowledge of Electronic Warfare principles. Familiarity with Agile Development Methodology. Familiarity with Atlassian software development tools (Jira and Confluence). Experience with concurrent hardware and software development. Experience with military aircraft avionics and/or stores. Familiarity with referenced military standards. Familiarity with aircraft safety, supportability, maintainability, and reliability disciplines. Demonstrated excellent communication skills. Experience with Ethernet and TCP/IP. Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative. Experience troubleshooting&solving problems. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure while maintaining a calm demeanor. Salary Range: $107,300 - $160,900 Salary Range 2: $133,000 - $199,600 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. J-18808-Ljbffr