Principal Instrumentation & Data Systems Engineer - R10183544 - Northrop Grumman : Job Details

• Category: Research and Sciences
• Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Instrumentation & Data Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

As the Instrumentation and Data Systems engineer, you will be responsible for the development, design and maintenance of complex instrumentation and data system solutions for laboratory, ground and flight test activities on the E-2D program. You will maintain Flight Test Instrumentation system configurations and coordinate test activity and maintenance while communicating instrumentation issues and status across teams.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of telemetry, onboard recording, Data Acquisition Systems (Teletronics) and ground stations. They will also have experience in computer operating systems and application software (AutoCAD), as well as database development for measurand and test data.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Providing support to the planning and flight test readiness reviews.
• Flight test planning working groups and coordination meetings; pre and posttest briefings.
• Provide test crews, manufacturing and/or suppliers the guidance and direction required for operation, fabrication, modifications, assembly and checkout of Instrumentation systems and associated equipment.
• Support test activities, anomaly resolution and process improvement initiatives.
• Defining data system configurations, sensor selection, installation, checkout requirements and operational procedures.
• Defining air vehicle interface, integration and logistic requirements.
• Prepare system specifications, Request for Quotes (RFQ's) and Statement of Work (SOW's) that satisfy test and system requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience.
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
• Professional experience working in Flight Test or Lab Test environments.
• Professional experience with one or more of the following: telemetry, RF, onboard recording systems, ground stations, sub-systems.
• Professional experience with specialized Instrumentation test equipment/sensors. (e.g. Strain Gages, Accelerometers, Pressure Transducers).
• Ability to travel as needed (