Northrop Grumman

Engineer Electronics / Principal Engineer Electronics

Northrop Grumman • $79K — $118K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline plus 2 years of experience, or a Master's degree with no experience for Electronics Engineer; 5 years for Principal role.
  • DoD 8570 certification like CompTIA Security+ or greater required.
  • Active U.S. Government Secret clearance is mandatory.
  • Experience with software development or systems administration is essential.
  • Demonstrated experience in cloud architecture and administration required.

Responsibilities

  • Implement Access Control Lists and manage VPN gateways.
  • Utilize SNMP tools to identify network performance issues.
  • Design and configure network hardware including routers and firewalls.
  • Maintain IP addresses, subnets, DHCP scopes, and static assignments.
  • Provision and maintain Linux/Windows OS environments and applications.
  • Administer directory services and manage user authentication.
  • Lead Agile ceremonies and train teams on Agile principles.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule offers every other Friday off.
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage provided.
  • Life and disability insurance offered.
  • Paid holidays and time off for vacation or personal business.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Melbourne, FL and will be based within our office spaces to support the program and business needs. Operating on our 9/80 schedule means you will get every other Friday off. This position has NO Hybrid or Remote work available. The Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer drives technical execution for the Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems by designing, coordinating, and overseeing the Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development and architecture. Responsibilities will include: • Implement Access Control Lists (ACLs), manage VPN gateways (site-to-site and remote access), and maintain firewall rule bases. • Utilize SNMP-based tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark, Datadog) to isolate bottlenecks, packet loss, or hardware failures. • Design, configure, and install network hardware including routers, switches, firewalls. • Maintaining a strict registry of IP allocations, subnets, DHCP scopes, and static assignments • Creating detailed logical and physical network topologies. • Provision and maintain OS environments (Linux/Windows Server) and application stacks • Managing directory services such as Active Directory (AD) and/or LDAP for user authentication and group policies • Administering hypervisors (e.g., VMware ESXi, Hyper-V) and managing cloud infrastructure networking • Monitor and fix local database issues, VMs troubleshoot connectivity, and restore data integrity. • Create and manage user accounts, enforce security policies, and ensure virtual environment(s) comply with Cyber protocols. • Ensure new systems and applications integrate smoothly with existing infrastructure and can scale to meet future organizational demands. • Develop and document comprehensive guides to support installation, configuration, and troubleshooting steps. • Develop and document hardware Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) and ensure Installation and Checkout procedures are documented and completed. • Lead Agile ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. • Clear both administrative and technical roadblocks to keep the engineering team associated with your IPT moving forward. • Train your IPT on Scrum values, Agile principles, and self-organization to maximize productivity. • Demonstrate ability to formally present technical solutions to senior leadership. • Prioritize and identify customer needs in meeting strategic goals for your IPT. • Travel up to 10% of the time, as required. Basic Qualifications (Electronics Engineer): • Must have a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 0 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering •  Must possess a DoD 8570 certifications, such as CompTIA Security+ or greater •  Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (or higher) that is in-scope (granted or renewed within the last 6 years). •  Must have experience with software development and/or systems administration •  Must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) prior to start •  Must have demonstrated experience in Cloud based architecture and administration Basic Qualifications (Principal Electronics Engineer): • Must have a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering •  Must possess a DoD 8570 certifications, such as CompTIA Security+ or greater •  Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (or higher) that is in-scope (granted or renewed within the last 6 years). •  Must have experience with software development and/or systems administration •  Must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) prior to start •  Must have demonstrated experience in Cloud based architecture and administration Preferred Qualifications: •  US Government Secret or Top Secret/SCI level Security Clearance, to include a Single Scope Background Investigation, a periodic reinvestigation, or an original adjudication date completed within the last 6 years •  Master’s in Cyber Security, Computer Information Systems, Computer/Software or Electrical Engineering •  Experience with working on a multidisciplinary team #BLUE Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 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.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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