Senior Principal Electronics Engineer Hardware and Software Integration Lead

$133,000 - $199,600/Yr

Northrop Grumman - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - San Diego, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Hardware and Software Integration Lead at Northrop Grumman is responsible for leading the technical integration of hardware and software systems within the Avionics Integration Organization. This role involves coordinating with various teams and suppliers to ensure successful development, integration, testing, and sustainment of Ground Control software for military systems. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for hybrid work arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efforts of the software supplier for multiple software programs and projects from start to finish.
• Collaborate with subcontracts management, systems engineering, supplier quality assurance, safety engineers, cyber team, test team, logistics engineers, cost account manager, and scheduler.
• Monitor and advise on critical dependencies and interdependencies for Ground segment and implementation integration.
• Manage the execution of all phases of software performance, including planning, new capability development, testing, deliveries, deployment, and sustainment.
• Review supplier and hardware/software product documentation.
• Report hardware upgrades and software supplier status to upper management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 3 years of related engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience with hardware and software integration.
• Active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience managing hardware and software related issues with a supplier-based interaction as part of a Government/DOD contract.
• Familiarity with full hardware integration and Software Development Life Cycles.
• Experience with software development, integration, and testing including Agile, JIRA, Confluence programs.
• Experience with programming and scripting languages.
• Experience with government acquisition related to hardware and software development and sustainment activities.
• Familiarity with Prime and supplier hardware and software proposal development including technical evaluations of supplier proposals.
• CAM/EV experience is beneficial.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.