Senior Principal Electronics Engineer – Field Operations

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Senior Principal Electronics Engineer – Field Operations to join our team at Palmdale, CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization.The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility.  There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. This position may be asked to support nights or weekends depending on needs of the user community. This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.This candidate will be responsible for the integrating and testing software/hardware systems in complex IT systems.Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Perform datacenter hardware/software installation, configuration, and testing for both new systems and upgrades to existing complex IT systemsPhysically construct rack-based datacenter systems with a focus on safety, quality, and ease of repairInstall system interconnect cabling for communications, audio, networking, and serial interfacesInterpret, markup/redline, and audit released engineering drawingsPerform software integration of multiple software components into a single system on the host environment. Components include but are not limited to: Windows, Solaris, VMware, ESXI, network configurations, and internally developed executable software.Perform integration and troubleshooting of software components across multiple networks interfacing with customer Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)Maintain system hardware/software configuration and ensure that through documentation is created and maintained to allow others to integrate & troubleshoot in the futureExecute both temporary and permanent changes to the system via established processesProvide expert software, hardware, and system support to on-site end-users.Support the engineering team(s) with software defect resolution and enhancement effortsPerform integrated logistics support (ILS) and inventory tracking for inbound and outbound hardware.Participate in offsite upgrades and system integration activitiesThe selected candidate will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment working closely with engineers, technicians, and other on-site personnel.  The candidate will be supporting a program where application of extensive technical expertise will be required to support a complex IT system.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) 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 and 3 years of related engineering experience.Demonstrated experience with Windows and Unix operating systemsDemonstrated experience with VmWareAbility to obtain and maintain Security+ Certificate for administrators. This certificate must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.Active in-Scope, DoD Top Secret clearance.Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.Preferred Qualifications:Current Special Program AccessSecurity+ certificate for administratorsMission Planning experiencePrevious experience with existing systemFamiliarity with storage systems and basic networkingFamiliarity with Solaris 10 and 11, Oracle OEMFamiliarity Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, Active DirectoryFamiliarity VMware ESXi, VMware vCenter, and high-availability virtualized infrastructuresSalary Range: $133,000.00 - $199,600.00The 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.Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.SummaryLocation: United States-California-PalmdaleType: Full time