Principal Computer Engineer/Sr. Principal Computer Hardware Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available.
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time
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’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Principal Computer Hardware Engineer / Sr. Principal Computer Hardware Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future.
LocationMelbourne, FL.
Level** This position may be filled by either at the Principal Computer Hardware Engineer level OR at the Sr. Principal Computer Hardware Engineer level based on the qualifications listed.**
Job Tasks- Experience in COTS hardware and BSP designs, estimating application performance within the constructs of the hardware and methods of measuring application performance
- Design and develop computer, network, and storage architecture, perform hardware integration and testing, and requirements analysis
- Experience with trade studies, documenting subsystem architectures, analyzing performance, and evaluating Technology Readiness Level (TRL) with regard to supplier current and future products offerings
- Experience with developing supplier documentation, performance based specifications, and statements of work
- Build supplier evaluation criteria and experience in conducting technical evaluations, documenting results and selection
- Ability to review documents from the supplier’s development effort and support supplier technical interchange meetings and design reviews
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 3 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
- Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP) (not needed to start).
- Demonstrated knowledge of computer architecture and associated elements: processing hardware, operating systems, board support packages, messaging middleware, networking standards/protocols (e.g. 1553, 1394, Ethernet), and data storage
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 9 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 7 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
- Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP) (not needed to start).
- Demonstrated knowledge of computer architecture and associated elements: processing hardware, operating systems, board support packages, messaging middleware, networking standards/protocols (e.g. 1553, 1394, Ethernet),…
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