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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer/Principal Engineer Electronics - Ground System Architec - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $91,800.0 - $137,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Business Process Modeling, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Cyber Security, Hardware Design, Systems Architecture, System Software, Scripting, Network Storage, Teamcenter (Software) - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9009918/engineerprincipal-engineer-electronics-ground-system-architec ## About the Role The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. Once established in role, the position could potentially offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion. This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time., * Educational/ Experience Requirements: + Engineer (LV2): Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience + Principal Engineer (LV3): 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 years of related engineering experience. * Demonstrated understanding of Ground System architecture including UAV Command and Control (C2), classified and unclassified networks, network storage devices, security appliances, and government external interfaces. * Knowledge of/experience with common ground approaches, implementations, components, standards, interfaces, constraints, and security needs. * Experience writing and troubleshooting Python scripts * Working knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, software/hardware integration, and system software deployment. * Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance Preferred Qualifications : * Experience with Agile development and JIRA. * Experience with IFC Upgrade to include integration and fielding for operational purposes * Experience writing and presenting technical information to customer and internal management audience. * Experience with Cyber Security requirements and/or implementation. * Experience in initial design, review, and the approval process and implementation thereof said design cradle to grave. * Experience in Teamcenter, release process, CATIA and CAD drawing. * Experience with supplier subcontractors and supplier SOW. ## Description This candidate will be responsible for the development of next generation ground system solutions within the Aeronautics Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT)., * Determine customer needs and develop approaches, implementations, components, interfaces, identify standards and constraints, civil requirements, and security needs. * Survey the industry for awareness of customer needs and alternative systems. * Lead trade studies, technology development, and subcontractor teams. * Write Python scripts per customer requirements to support configuration verification, streamline processes and troubleshoot issues from the field. * Understanding of Ground System architecture including UAV Command and Control (C2), classified and unclassified networks, network storage devices, security appliances and government external interfaces. * Knowledge of, or experience with, common ground approaches, implementations, components, standards, interfaces, constraints, and security needs. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [JavaScript? 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