Principal/Sr Principal Electronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security.  Our organization is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. 

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal/Sr Principal Electronics Engineer based out of San Diego, CA. Principal/Sr Principal Electronics Engineer at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

What You’ll get to Do:

The selected individual will play a critical role in the design, development, and delivery of the program’s network architecture.

This position may be filled as a Principal Electronics Engineer or Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer :

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 5 years of experience; OR 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters (MS) degree OR 1 year of experience with STEM PhD degree
• Expertise with network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection
• Understanding of IP4 and IPv6 network design, including IP subnetting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP
• Understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE)
• Understanding of advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.
• Familiar with network management protocols, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS
• Ability to operate with considerable independence, and to self-identify/pursue long-term interests.
• Ability to communicate well, including proficiency with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Visio
• DoD 8570 Security certification such as Sec+, CASP, CISSP, or equivalent.
• On-site presence at San Diego Spectrum Center at least 50%
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.
• Must be a US Citizen
• CLEARANCE: Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance

Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Electronics Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 8 years of experience; OR 6 years of relevant experience with a Masters (MS) degree OR a minimum of 4 years of experience with STEM PhD degree
• Expertise with network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection
• Understanding of IP4 and IPv6 network design, including IP subnetting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP
• Understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE)
• Understanding of advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.
• Familiar with network management protocols, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS
• Ability to operate with considerable independence, and to self-identify/pursue long-term interests.
• Ability to communicate well, including proficiency with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Visio
• DoD 8570 Security certification such as Sec+, CASP, CISSP, or equivalent.
• On-site presence at San Diego Spectrum Center at least 50%
• Must be a US Citizen
• CLEARANCE: Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• A professional certification specific to the networking industry like a CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent.
• Familiar with network management applications, like Splunk, Firepower Management Center (FMC), and/or Cisco ISE.
• Exposure to the Risk Management Framework, associated security controls, and STIGs.
• Familiar with Windows, Linux, and VMWare configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with HAIPE/TACLANE and other military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures.
• Experience with tactical/military radio networks, like Common Data Link (CDL) and ANW2.
• Experience with (MIL) SATCOM equipment and services.
• Experience with Cisco Unified Communications / VoIP and VTC
• Experience with Cisco Modelling Labs (CML) or Virtual Internet Routing Lab (VIRL).
• Active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.