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This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer (Hardware Design) OR a Senior Principal Electronics Engineer (Hardware Design) to join a team of engineers who are responsible for the architecture, design, and build of large data centers using commercially available IT equipment.
This position will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment teaming closely with other hardware and software engineers in lab and production environments. Travel will be up to 25%.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborate with engineers, facilitating hardware procurement to meet design requirements and program needs.
- Document, develop, and improve existing process(es)
- Monitor and manage software licenses and support agreements, as well as their expiration dates
- Organize, track, and document hardware movement
- Generate and maintain data center BoMs
- Collaborate with system Architects on initial system design
- Generate system Power requirements
Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer (Hardware Design):
- Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Active DoD Top Secret with an investigation or re-investigation within the last 6 years OR be enrolled in continuous evaluation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/SAR). This SAP/SAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
- Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 7 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 4 years of related engineering experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Active DoD Top Secret with an investigation or re-investigation within the last 6 years OR be enrolled in continuous evaluation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/SAR). This SAP/SAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
- Active SAP/SAR
- Knowledge of procurement process and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
- Experience with building IT data centers and their design/architecture
- Familiarity with Windows, Solaris, Linux, and other Oracle systems
- Proficient in Excel, Visio, and VBA
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 such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for 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 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.