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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Electronics Engineer - Hardware/Software... - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $103,600.0 - $155,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Secure Shell (SSH), Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, JIRA, VoIP, Unix, Cisco PIX, CompTIA Security+, Software Debugging, Linux, Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Networks, VMware ESX Servers, Github, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), IPv4, Subnetting, Multi-protocol Systems, Jinja (Template Engine), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Network Security, Multicasting, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Administration, SAP (Applications), Simple Network Management Protocols, Solaris (Operating System), Syslog, Systems Integration, Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS), TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, YAML, Scripting, Identity Services Engine, Firewalls (Computer Science), Gitlab, Documentation System, Sphinx, Palo Alto Networks, Bitbucket, Hardware Infrastructure, Firepower, Restful APIs, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gfo6dv ## About the Role 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., + 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). + Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs 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 \#Yellow ## Description + Configure IT hardware such as switches, keyboard Video Mouse (KVM)/PCOIP devices Implement engineering changes to the system as scheduled. 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