Senior Principal Engineer - Survivability (California)

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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Senior Principal Engineer - Survivability to join our team in either Palmdale, CA , or Rancho Bernardo, CA . The successful candidate will have a broad knowledge and technical experience with the development and procurement of aircraft survivability subsystem design, integration and test, and support for advanced programs.   Primary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: • Develop and maintain system requirements; develop sub-system architecture and drawings; author procurement specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDS), and Statements of Work • Manage vendors and subcontractors as part of a Supplier Management Team, with oversight of supplier development efforts and capability deliveries, and collaboration with suppliers on sustainment support • Establish and coordinate test plans, support text execution, and conduct post-test data analysis. Test events may be executed in a lab or field environment • Communicate risks, issues, and opportunities to internal and external stakeholders • Coordinate internally with support organizations such as Global Supply Chain, Facilities, IT and Security   The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility.  There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position.  Travel up to 25% may be required.   Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience • Demonstrated depth of knowledge of RF and Antenna functionality, with experience in RF integration and testing • Direct experience in Survivability / Low Observables, applying and extending electromagnetic principles related to Radar Cross Section / RF signature • Experience in Systems Engineering, LRU integration and testing, and supplier management • Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance (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: • Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance • MS degree in electrical engineering; physics; or applied mathematics from an ABET accredited university • Demonstrated expertise with RF and antenna design, development, integration and test, and/or sustainment • Proficiency in Mission Systems integration for Survivable systems • Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills to enable effective pers