Principal Electronics Engineer (Networks)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 a Network Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our San Diego, CA campus.

You will perform as a member of an interdisciplinary team in a key effort to develop, integrate and maintain the product system. You will contribute to the overall development of Mission Systems and should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with engineers to troubleshoot and redline documented procedures.
• Implementing engineering changes to the system as required.
• Integrating and testing network software and/or hardware systems in complex network systems.
• Working closely with Engineers and Technicians in a lab environment.
• Planning, communicating, and documenting network tasks.
• Configuring and troubleshooting common network devices such as Cisco IOS.

You will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. Once established in role, the position could potentially 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.
• Understanding of IP4 networks, Ethernet, UDP and TCP/IP.
• Familiar with Cisco Hardware, data centers, and network cabling
• Familiar with Windows and Linux configuration and troubleshooting.
• Familiar with AGILE processes and SCRUM tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• DODD 8570 certifications, such as CompTIA Security+.
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with ability to Obtain Top Secret Clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• Understanding of IP subnetting and routing protocols including OSPF and EIGRP.
• Knowledge on Virtualization (e.g. VMware).
• Knowledge on tactical wireless communications technologies (e.g. LOS, BLOS).

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.