RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

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 Principal Engineer Data to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.

Join our high-impact Instrumentation & Data team to build the backbone of our data collection architectures across Flight, Lab, Ground, and Specialty Test articles.

As a Data Engineer supporting the Instrumentation & Data team, you support the development, design, and integration of a complex test data acquisition system architecture. You will develop requirements for passive bus data connections across common protocols (Ethernet, 1553, 1394, ARINC 429, CAN, etc.) combined with analog sensor data for on-vehicle data recording in IRIG 106 CH10 or TmNS and real-time telemetry. You will develop a data management plan to support collection of test data across various test mediums for the program. Additionally, you will support development of hardware and software tools to enable collection, processing, and dissemination of test data across Lab, Ground, and Flight Test activities across multiple sites.

You will support data collection configuration of the Lab, Ground, and Flight Test Instrumentation system, coordinate test activity, and communicate data system issues status to team leadership. Lastly, you will support test readiness reviews, test planning working groups, and pre- and post-test briefings.

Experience with test data acquisition systems, data configuration and collection software, as well as database development for measurand and test data is desired. Knowledge of telemetry, onboard recording, data acquisition system equipment by Safran, TTC/Curtiss-Wright, and Quasonix and ground stations is preferred. You will help prepare system specifications, Request for Quotes (RFQ's), and Statement of Work (SOW's) which satisfy test and system requirements. Additionally, you will support test activities, anomaly resolution, and process improvement initiatives. Candidate must have a willingness to embrace change and work in a dynamic environment. 10% travel to support program activities and integration will be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of data engineering from initial data management plan and ICD development through test, implementation, and maintenance
• Optimize data collection and dissemination to existing software tools and data reduction suites
• Ensure data collection performance and data delivery capabilities meet Test & Evaluation, vehicle subsystem Responsible Engineer, and customer requirements
• Troubleshoot bus data collection systems and system issues
• Collaborates within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, interfacing with IPT leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 1 years of related professional/military experience
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ground and flight data acquisition system design and testing methodologies with a focus in bus data collection
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML within Cameo
• VMWare or other virtualization experience
• Demonstrated experience shaping and documenting technical processes and procedures for development programs
• Experience in development of Interface Control Documents and Supplier Statements of Work with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions; collaboration with vendors for troubleshooting issues
• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions
• Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels across IPTs

Primary 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.