Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$123k–$184k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Avionics Integration, Flight Management Systems, Supplier Management, System Safety Documentation, MIL-STD-1553
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$98k–$184k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Control Account Management, Earned Value Management, Avionics Integration, Project Management, Financial Forecasting
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$79k–$148k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: MBSE, SysML Modeling, Rhapsody, Cameo, Systems Integration
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$79k–$148k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Avionics Integration, System Modeling, Requirements Management, Supplier Management, Flight Test Analysis
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$87k–$162k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, CI/CD
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$98k–$184k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Control Account Management, Earned Value Management, Avionics Integration, Financial Forecasting, Integrated Master Schedule
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$123k–$184k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Avionics Integration, PNT Technologies, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Ethernet Communication Protocols
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$167k–$250k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: RF Spectrum Analysis, Communication Subsystems Design, Capture Management, Proposal Development, Link Margin Analysis
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$123k–$184k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Mission Processing, Systems Architecture, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Supplier Management, Hardware Integration
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$98k–$184k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Control Account Management, Earned Value Management, Avionics Integration, Financial Forecasting, Integrated Master Schedule
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$87k–$162k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, CI/CD
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$123k–$184k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Mission Processing, Systems Architecture, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Supplier Management, Hardware Integration
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$79k–$148k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Avionics Integration, System Modeling, Requirements Management, Supplier Management, Flight Test Analysis
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$79k–$148k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: MBSE, SysML Modeling, Rhapsody, Cameo, Systems Integration
SAPSOL Technologies Inc. : Systems and Process Solutions for your EnterpriseMelbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
Key Responsibilities: Provide design and engineering support for CNS sustainment products, with opportunities to contribute to new product development.Design, analyze, and optimize analog, digital, and RF circuits for hi…
Skills: Analog Circuit Design, Digital Circuit Design, RF Circuit Design, Schematic Capture, PWB Layout
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$98k–$148k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Mechanical Design, Flight Test Instrumentation, System Integration, Sensor Design, Strain Gages
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$78k–$164k/yr
Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Continental US *…
Skills: RF Hardware Development, Firmware Development, Software Development, PCB Debugging, Schematic Reading
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$79k–$148k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Model Governance, MBSE, Cameo Systems Modeler, SysML, Configuration Management
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$78k–$164k/yr
Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Continental US *…
Skills: RF Hardware Development, Firmware Development, Software Development, PCB Debugging, Schematic Reading
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$79k–$148k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Model Governance, Systems Integration, MBSE, Cameo Systems Modeler, SysML
Melbourne, Florida, United States • On-site
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The engineer will lead the integration of aircraft flight deck systems and components, ensuring seamless coordination between avionics and mission systems. Responsibilities include developing system safety documents, managing suppliers, and supporting flight test activities and data analysis.
Candidates must possess a STEM degree with 4-8 years of experience depending on the degree level and hold an active DoD Top Secret Clearance. Proficiency in communication protocols like MIL-STD-1553 and experience with flight certification standards are required.
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 just a part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Flight Avionics Responsible Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This onsite position is in Melbourne, FL.
The Senior Principal Engineer Electronics will be responsible for developing and executing the program. This person will serve as a senior engineer, supporting Avionics Integration of Aircraft flight deck Systems.
This person will be responsible for one or more of the following:
Provide Avionics Integration engineering support for the integration of aircraft flight deck systems and components including Flight Management Systems (FMS), Flight Management Computers (FMCs), Primary Flight Displays (PFDs), Terrain Avoidance and Warning Systems (TAWS), Crew Alerting System (CAS), Moving Maps, and other various avionics systems.
Lead in the preparation and support the verification of aircraft avionics and Prime Mission Equipment installations and aircraft certification documents.
Provides Critical Skills to teams with internal and external knowledge of the technical industry and how it impacts the company. Serves as an expert for Avionics Flight Management Integration.
Lead support for the development of system safety documents.
Lead the integration of flight deck systems with mission systems.
Create aircraft system schematics to support air vehicle wiring diagrams.
Requirements development and analysis and supporting trade studies.
Manage suppliers, review and analysis of supplier design data, definition of functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration, and support test execution.
Informal and formal testing of subsystem requirements in lab, troubleshooting hardware in the lab.
Supporting flight test activities and post flight data analysis, and resolution of flight test anomalies.
A successful Flight Avionics Engineer has good leadership skills and understands the scope of the work and the impact of the work on other teams. This individual consistently brings up concerns, issues and risks, and holds themselves to a high level of technical rigor.
Sr. Principal Flight Avionics Responsible Engineer:
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 6 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance, and ability to maintain required clearance.
Experience with MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429 and Ethernet communication protocols
Experience with Supplier Management of avionics equipment
Experience with at least one of the flight certification standards listed in the preferred qualifications (PBN, RNAV, RNP, CNS/ATM, DO-178/254/200/160)
Experience with system modeling and requirements management tools (Cameo, DOORS, Rhapsody, etc.), developing/maturing requirements, and tracing requirements through various levels
Communication, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) experience
Performance Based Navigation (PBN) experience and attaining PBN certification
Required Navigation Performance (RNP)/ Area Navigation (RNAV) certification experience
Experience designing to RTCA DO-254 hardware standard for airborne electronic systems
Experience designing to RTCA DO-200 standard for processing aeronautical data
Experience designing to RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 standards for environmental qualifications
Experience with Earned Value Management
Confluence and Jira Experience
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.
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