Principal Electronics Engineer - Hardware/Software Integration
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
Other Engineering
USD 103,600-155,400 / year
Posted on May 14, 2026
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: 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.Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal Electronics Engineer – Hardware/Software Integration to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in Misc, GA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.
Roles and Responsibilities will include:
Deploy and configure operating systems including Windows, Linux, Solaris, and VMware ESXi
Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis across enterprise operating systems and networking devices.
Perform datacenter hardware and software integration, ensuring seamless interoperability across computers, storage and network environments.
Physically construct rack-based datacenter systems with a focus on safety, quality, and ease of repair
Install system interconnect cabling for communications, audio, networking, and serial interfaces
Interpret, markup/redline, and audit released engineering drawings
Configure IT hardware such as switches, keyboard Video Mouse (KVM)/PCOIP devices Implement engineering changes to the system as scheduled. Collaborate closely with Engineers and Technicians in a lab and production environment.
Good planning, coordination, communication, and documentation skills are required.
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. Travel up to 25% may be required.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience
Ability to obtain and maintain CompTIA Security+ Certificate. This certificate must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Ability to lift up to 50+ pounds to support equipment installation
Familiar with Windows, Linux, VMWare configuration and troubleshooting.
Understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4 addressing and network design including IP subnetting, VLANs and routing protocols.
Experience in integration and testing of software and hardware components in unix and windows environments.
A U.S. Citizen with Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance OR active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Note: SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.)
also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.)
Preferred Qualifications
Good understanding and knowledge of network security features like IP access-lists.
Good understanding of advanced features like GRE, DMVPN, IPSEC.
Experience with network firewalls such as Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower or Palo Alto Networks.
Experience with network management protocols like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS.
Understanding of advanced features like SD-WAN, GRE, IPSEC, DMVPN, MPLS, QoS, Multicast.
Experience with Cisco Unified Communications / VoIP.
Familiar with network management applications, like SuzieQ and/or Cisco ISE.
Experience with HAIPE/TACLANE encryptors and other military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures.
Working knowledge of DISA security STIGs and maintaining security best practices.
Experience with Jira, Bitbucket, Gitlab, GitHub
Experience in automation of installation, configuration, and test.
Experience with scripting languages (developing, debugging, and maintaining.
Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Active CompTIA Security+ Certification
Experience with mechanical assembly skills for building IT racks and training equipment
Experience with datacenter design and/or hardware/software field installations
Experience with Agile methodologies and use of JIRA or other work tracking systems
Experience installing and troubleshooting one or more of the following: Windows, Solaris, VMware ESXI, networking or Storage
Experience with IT/documentation tools such as Sphinx, Jinja, YAML, rest
Experience with Compunetix systems
