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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Staff Electronics Engineer - Ground System Architect/Integrator to join the team of qualified individuals in our Avionics Integration Organization. This leadership role is located onsite in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility . Once established in the role, this position could 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. ***Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation Key Responsibilities: • Determine customer needs and develop approaches, implementations, components, interfaces, identify standards and constraints, civil requirements, and security needs • Survey the industry for awareness of customer needs and alternative systems • Lead trade studies, technology development, and subcontractor teams • Lead technical and cost proposals • Write white papers describing offerings and provide leadership and/or direction to software integration, test leads, and various engineering teams Basic Qualifications: • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline AND 12 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 10 years of related professional/military experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline AND 7 years of related professional/military experience. • Must have experience working with aerospace Ground System architecture • Must have experience in hardware design, hardware architecture, or systems engineering roles • Must have experience creating and maintaining, and releasing engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and product definition documentation • Must have experience with configuration management and engineering change processes, including document revision control and release workflows • Must have experience and ability to develop and maintain architecture documentation, including system-level diagrams, interface definitions, and technical baselines • Must have experience using PLM/PDM systems for drawing management, document control, and product release activities • Must have strong understanding of product lifecycle management, configuration control, and design documentation best practices • Must have the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management teams to ensure accurate product definition and release • Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of, or experience with, common ground approaches, implementations, components, standards, interfaces, constraints, and security needs • Working knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, software and hardware integration • Experience with tools such as CAD, ECAD, PLM, and ERP systems supporting product release and lifecycle management • Experience with Agile development and JIRA • Experience writing and presenting technical information to customers and internal management audience • Experience with Cyber Security requirements and/or implementation • Experience in initial design, review, and the approval process and implementation thereof said design cradle to grave • Experience in Team Center, the Team Center release process, CATIA and CAD drawing • Experience with supplier subcontractors and supplier SOWs #blue Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00 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 northropgrumman.com. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description
Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation
Determine customer needs and develop approaches, implementations, components, interfaces, identify standards and constraints, civil requirements, and security needs
Survey the industry for awareness of customer needs and alternative systems
Lead trade studies, technology development, and subcontractor teams
Lead technical and cost proposals
Write white papers describing offerings and provide leadership and/or direction to software integration, test leads, and various engineering teams
Must have experience working with aerospace Ground System architecture
Must have experience in hardware design, hardware architecture, or systems engineering roles
Must have experience creating and maintaining, and releasing engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and product definition documentation
Must have experience with configuration management and engineering change processes, including document revision control and release workflows

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Knowledge of, or experience with, common ground approaches, implementations, components, standards, interfaces, constraints, and security needs
Working knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, software and hardware integration
Experience with tools such as CAD, ECAD, PLM, and ERP systems supporting product release and lifecycle management
Experience with Agile development and JIRA
Experience writing and presenting technical information to customers and internal management audience
Experience with Cyber Security requirements and/or implementation
Experience in initial design, review, and the approval process and implementation thereof said design cradle to grave
Experience in Team Center, the Team Center release process, CATIA and CAD drawing
Experience with supplier subcontractors and supplier SOWs
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.

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