RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Staff Data Scientist Instrumentation/Staff Data Scientist Instrumentation to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.
As an Instrumentation Data Scientist, you will be responsible for developing instrumentation data solutions for a networked data system that collects analog, 1553, 1394, & additional bus architectures that will be implemented in advanced labs, ground test aircraft and flight test aircraft.
Essential Functions
Define Instrumentation system configurations and signal conditioning requirements and architectures common to Airborne Data Acquisition Hardware including gathering, tracking and communicating requirements effectively to multidisciplinary teams.
Perform a variety of duties, including: engineering design tasks as assigned, participating in electrical design reviews, and supporting both the architecture and electrical design teams to ensure hardware and system design allow for accurate data collection.
Develop architectural implementations for TTC Airborne Data Acquisition Systems, Telemetry ground station equipment to include auto tracking antennas, RF receivers, bit-syncs, decommutators, demultiplexers, communication system matrix, chapter 10 recorders, and camera systems.
The selected candidate will work in a dynamic people-focused environment while interacting with customers and other design engineers. The position will be based out of Melbourne, FL.
Basic Qualifications
Basic Qualifications for Staff Data Scientist:
Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 12 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 10 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 8 years of related professional/military experience
Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Experience working in Flight Test or Lab Test environments including hardware integration and test operations in either environment.
Solid understanding of application and implementations of data systems, telemetry and RF, onboard recording systems and ground stations, sub-systems and specialized Instrumentation test equipment.
Full knowledge of capabilities, uses, and limitations, of Strain Gages, Accelerometers, Pressure Transducers and other commonly used instrumentation sensors.
Strong knowledge of data bus architecture MIL-STD-1553, IEE-1394, ARINC-429, RS232, and RS422.
Preferred Qualifications:
Design and operational experience with TTC data systems.
Able to create detailed design specifications, ICDs, and/or interconnect diagrams.
Significant and frequent direct customer interaction including ability to clearly communicate and exchange system level requirements and data at a customer level.
Familiarity with fundamental principles of Symvionics IADS software or working in a Mission Control Room
Ability to perform under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions and communicate effectively to program and customer leadership.
Primary Level Salary Range: $168,200.00 - $252,200.00
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.
