Principal / Sr Principal Missile Warning System Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Defense Systems Sector has a need for a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer at its Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) organization in Warner Robins, GA. This engineering position is for a systems engineering role on our AAR-47 missile approach warning system program. This opportunity provides a chance to have direct impact on the product and mission, moving quickly through design decisions, integration, testing, production and fielding. Our ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, a drive to lead from where you are, collaborative people skills, and the proven ability to work within a technically diverse and fast-paced team. This position is in Warner Robins, GA and requires that you work on-site daily.
 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Capture, analyze, and maintain system‑level requirements for the AAR‑47 laser/missile warning system.

• Track parts lifecycle, evaluate DMSMS risks, and propose mitigation strategies (last‑time‑buy, part‑in‑production, redesign).

• Design, prototype, and test electronic assemblies (PCBs, power modules, I/O interfaces, etc) for the system.

• Perform schematic capture, layout, and BOM generation using industry‑standard tools (Altium, Mentor, Cadence).

• Work closely with embedded‑software/firmware teams to define electrical interfaces, timing, and data‑link protocols.
   

This position may be filled at either Principal / Sr. Principal Levels.

Basic Qualifications:  

• Principal Systems Engineer: Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience with B.S. degree; Minimum of 3 years of direct relevant experience with Master’s degree; Minimum of 1 year of direct relevant experience with PhD. B.S, M.S., or PhD must be in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Biomedical Engineering.

• Sr. Principal Systems Engineer: Minimum of 8 years of direct relevant experience with B.S. degree; Minimum of 6 years of direct relevant experience with Master’s degree; Minimum of 4 years of direct relevant experience with PhD. B.S, M.S., or PhD must be in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Biomedical Engineering.

• Familiarity with automated test systems, software loading tools, diagnostic platforms, and optical test equipment.

• Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection; familiarity with signal‑integrity and power‑distribution concepts.

• Experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, function generators, power supplies, and optical test gear (optical power meters, spectrum analyzers, laser safety equipment).

• Strong written and verbal skills; able to produce clear technical documents and deliver presentations.

• Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with external suppliers and customers.

• Must currently hold or be able to maintain a U.S Government Secret level security clearance.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct involvement with laser‑warning, missile‑warning, or other threat‑detection systems that incorporate optical detectors, lidar, or infrared sensors.

• Expertise with Altium Designer, Mentor Graphics, or Cadence Allegro.

• Experience using system level modeling environments (MATLAB/Simulink, Model Based Design, SysML) to generate performance predictions.

• Secret Security Clearance or higher.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.