Principal OR Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Network Arc Security Clearance

Position: Principal OR Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Network Arc with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time Description At 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 Principal OR Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Network Architect to our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Research and Advanced Design's Battle Management operating unit. This role will be located in El Segundo, CA. This position will be responsible for designing the resilient network topology that connects the portable C2E system to tactical, enterprise, and cloud environments.

Responsibilities include VPN, SD-WAN, TACLANE, QoS for real-time government furnished applications, and rapid-deployment networking kits that enable a two-person field set-up. The architect is a proactive problem-solver who values reliability, security alignment with the Infrastructure Lead, and continuous optimization of bandwidth and latency for mission success.

Key Responsibilities:

* Design the network topology and connectivity plan for a portable C2 demo including VPN, SD-WAN, and TACLANE integrations.

* Ensure network security zones align with the Infrastructure & Security Lead's policies and support BLOS communications with simulated aircraft.

* Define bandwidth, latency, and QoS requirements to meet real-time performance of application software.

* Support the two-person deployment process by providing rapid-setup networking kits and documentation. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote/hybrid work for this position and will require up to 25% travel. This position can be filled at either the Principal Electronics Engineer - Network Architect level OR the Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Network Architect level, depending upon the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer - Network Architect:
* Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of relevant engineering experience.

* Experience designing and implementing secure, resilient networks for defense or aerospace programs.

* Experience with IPsec VPNs, SD-WAN, TACLANE or secure tactical communications.

* Strong understanding of and experience with network monitoring, log aggregation, and integration with CI/CD pipelines.

* Experience with producing clear network diagrams and deployment guides for rapid field setup.

* Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret (or higher) clearance. This clearance must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

* Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Network Architect:
* Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant engineering experience.

* Experience designing and implementing secure, resilient networks for defense or aerospace programs.

* Experience with IPsec VPNs, SD-WAN, TACLANE or secure tactical communications.

* Strong understanding of and experience with network monitoring, log aggregation, and integration with CI/CD pipelines.

* Experience with producing clear network diagrams and deployment guides for rapid field setup.

* Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret (or higher) clearance. This clearance must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

* Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet…