Principal Electronics Engineer – Hardware/Software Integration

Relocation assistance may be available. This position requires an active US Government Top-Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and Special Access Program (SAP) clearances. Travel up to 25% of the time is required. Full-time, on-site work at our Misc, GA facility; no remote/hybrid/telework available.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer – Hardware/Software Integration to join our Avionics Integration Organization. This role involves working in an Integrated Product Team construct, focusing on datacenter hardware and software integration, troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineers and technicians in lab and production environments.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure operating systems including Windows, Linux, Solaris, and VMware ESXi.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis across enterprise operating systems and networking devices.
• Perform datacenter hardware and software integration, ensuring seamless interoperability across computers, storage, and network environments.
• Physically construct rack-based datacenter systems with a focus on safety, quality, and ease of repair.
• Install system interconnect cabling for communications, audio, networking, and serial interfaces.
• Interpret, markup/redline, and audit released engineering drawings.
• Configure IT hardware such as switches, keyboard Video Mouse (KVM)/PCOIP devices.
• Implement engineering changes to the system as scheduled.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and technicians in a lab and production environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CompTIA Security+ Certificate within a reasonable timeframe.
• Ability to lift up to 50+ pounds to support equipment installation.
• Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and VMWare configuration and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4 addressing, and network design including IP subnetting, VLANs, and routing protocols.
• Experience in integration and testing of software and hardware components in Unix and Windows environments.
• Active US Government Top-Secret clearance (or ability to obtain SCI and SAP clearances).

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of network security features like IP access-lists, GRE, DMVPN, and IPSEC.
• Experience with network firewalls such as Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, or Palo Alto Networks.
• Experience with network management protocols like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS.
• Understanding of advanced features like SD-WAN, MPLS, QoS, and Multicast.
• Experience with Cisco Unified Communications / VoIP.
• Familiarity with network management applications like SuzieQ and/or Cisco ISE.
• Experience with HAIPE/TACLANE encryptors and other military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures.
• Working knowledge of DISA security STIGs and maintaining security best practices.
• Experience with Jira, Bitbucket, Gitlab, or GitHub.
• Experience in automation of installation, configuration, and test.
• Experience with scripting languages (developing, debugging, and maintaining).
• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Active CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• Experience with mechanical assembly skills for building IT racks and training equipment.
• Experience with datacenter design and/or hardware/software field installations.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and use of JIRA or other work tracking systems.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting Windows, Solaris, VMware ESXI, networking, or storage.
• Experience with IT/documentation tools such as Sphinx, Jinja, YAML, or REST.
• Experience with Compunetix systems.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00. 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.