Northrop Grumman (Corporate)
Principal Computer Hardware Engineer/Sr. Principal Computer Hardware Engineer
Northrop Grumman (Corporate), Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, United States, 00745
Principal Computer Hardware Engineer/Sr. Principal Computer Hardware Engineer
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 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. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL. 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. Essential Functions: 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 The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. Basic Qualifications: Principal Computer Hardware Engineer: T03 Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience OR Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 3 years of experience OR PhD and 1 year of experience Must have an Active, In-Scope, DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access. 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 Basic Qualifications: Sr. Principal Computer Hardware Engineer: T04 Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience OR Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 6 years of experience OR PhD and 4 years of experience Must have an Active, In-Scope, DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access. 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 Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer or Electrical Engineering Demonstrated knowledge of processing hardware, operating systems, board support packages, messaging middleware, networking standards/protocols (e.g. 1553, 1394, Ethernet), and/or data storage Experience with embedded systems, Unix or Linux operating systems, single board computers, networking components, or Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) Experience with integration of COTS electronics into military systems Experience with supplier team management Experience with working on a multidisciplinary team and writing technical proposals Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management Possess a DODD 8570 certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar network/security certifications
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 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. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL. 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. Essential Functions: 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 The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. Basic Qualifications: Principal Computer Hardware Engineer: T03 Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience OR Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 3 years of experience OR PhD and 1 year of experience Must have an Active, In-Scope, DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access. 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 Basic Qualifications: Sr. Principal Computer Hardware Engineer: T04 Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience OR Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 6 years of experience OR PhD and 4 years of experience Must have an Active, In-Scope, DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access. 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 Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer or Electrical Engineering Demonstrated knowledge of processing hardware, operating systems, board support packages, messaging middleware, networking standards/protocols (e.g. 1553, 1394, Ethernet), and/or data storage Experience with embedded systems, Unix or Linux operating systems, single board computers, networking components, or Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) Experience with integration of COTS electronics into military systems Experience with supplier team management Experience with working on a multidisciplinary team and writing technical proposals Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management Possess a DODD 8570 certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar network/security certifications