Principal Mission Management Equipment Responsible Engineer
US$98,500 – US$184,000 / yr base salary
Posted 10 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior/ Principal Mission Management Equipment Responsible Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$98,500 – US$184,000 / yr |
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CertificationsCISSP, Security+, SNIA SCSP, NetApp NCDA, Dell EMC DCA
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.
Job Description
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Senior/ Principal Mission Management Equipment Responsible Engineer to join the team of qualified individuals on our Avionics Organization. This position is located onsite in Melbourne, Florida.
The Mission Management Equipment Engineer in this role must possess in-depth knowledge of computers and electronics for mission processing and data storage and experience in the definition, design, integration, test, and certification of related hardware and software requirements and will be responsible for one or more of the following:
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Interpret, allocate, tailor, write and flow down requirements to all levels of a system architecture
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Design and develop data storage solutions, perform hardware integration and testing, and requirements analysis
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Perform analyses and estimate performance of components, subsystems and systems in accordance with governmental and commercial standards.
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Trade studies, documenting subsystem architectures, analyzing performance, and evaluating Technology Readiness Level (TRL) with regard to supplier current and future products offerings
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Document designs using detailed schematics, diagrams and specifications
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Collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders to integrate mission management subsystems to meet platform mission objectives
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Technical management of program strategic partners and suppliers, including development, acquisition, acceptance, qualification, system integration and test support
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Developing supplier documentation, performance based specifications, and statements of work
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Building supplier evaluation criteria and experience in conducting technical evaluations, documenting results and selection