R10230854 Principal/ Senior Principal Hardware/Firmware CAM

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

What You’ll get to Do:

In this role, you will serve dual functions:

Hardware CAM for EGI‑M Mechanical Engineering Lead/Individual Contributor for avionics hardware across EGI‑M and other programs.

CAM Responsibilities – EGI‑M Hardware Scope

• Serve as the Cost Account Manager (CAM) for the hardware work scope of the EGI‑M program, including chassis, printed circuit board hardware, digital circuits, and associated mechanical hardware.
• Plan, budget, and manage cost and schedule baseline for hardware engineering tasks, including estimating, tracking, and reporting performance.
• Establish and maintain the Earned Value Management (EVM) baseline for assigned control accounts; analyze variances and develop/execute recovery plans as needed.
• Define, collect, manage, and report program metrics (cost, schedule, technical progress) to the Program Manager, Chief Engineer, System Architect, and customer.
• Identify, track, and mitigate Risks and Opportunities for the EGI‑M hardware scope; ensure proactive management and timely escalation as needed.
• Coordinate staffing needs for hardware and mechanical engineering tasks, working with functional managers to align resources with program demands.
• Lead and facilitate regular team meetings for task coordination, status, and performance evaluation across hardware and mechanical engineering activities.
• Serve as a technical and cost/schedule interface with program management, engineering leadership, and the customer for the EGI‑M HW scope.

Mechanical Engineering Responsibilities – EGI‑M and Other Programs

• Develop mechanical/aerospace products for aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, ground vehicles, and associated ground and test equipment, with a primary focus on inertial navigation and measurement systems.
• Own or lead mechanical design of chassis, structural components, electronics enclosures, and support hardware for inertial navigation systems and other avionics products.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and Model-Based Definition (MBD) drawings using Solidworks, including application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) standards.
• Select materials and define manufacturing processes suitable for aerospace environments, including machining, casting, sheet metal, and additive manufacturing where applicable.
• Perform or guide preliminary sizing, stress, and dynamic analysis of aerospace structures and hardware (static, fatigue, vibration, and thermal considerations).
• Verify specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data reduction, and performance analysis, coordinating with analysis and test engineers as needed.
• Support all phases of the product lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, drawings, fabrication, integration, environmental qualification, production transition, field support, and sustainment.
• Prepare and present technical reports, briefings, and design documentation (drawings, specifications, design review packages) for internal and external stakeholders.
• Attend and present at internal program meetings, customer technical exchanges, supplier reviews, and formal milestone reviews, providing updates on mechanical design status and hardware CAM performance.
• Lead small multi‑disciplinary design teams, mentoring junior engineers and driving technical decisions in alignment with program objectives and constraints.
• Ensure mechanical designs and processes support airworthiness certification, reliability, manufacturability, and maintainability requirements.

This position can be filled at a Principal/ Senior Principal Hardware/Firmware CAM

Basic Qualifications – Principal Hardware/Firmware CAM

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with 5 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with 3 years of experience; or Ph.D. with 1 year of experience.
• Experience in hardware and/or mechanical engineering development, integration, and test (e.g., avionics, embedded hardware, aerospace structures or enclosures).
• Experience with design processes including hardware requirements definition, conceptual design, detailed design, verification, and production transition.
• Experience supporting or executing CAM responsibilities (cost, schedule, performance tracking).
• Strong attention to detail, follow‑through, and time management skills.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills for conveying technical content and presenting to internal and external stakeholders.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance within a timeframe established by management.
• Ability to work on site full‑time

Basic Qualifications – Senior Principal Hardware/Firmware CAM

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with 6 years of experience; or Ph.D. with 4 years of experience.

• Experience in hardware and/or mechanical engineering development, integration, and test (e.g., avionics, embedded hardware, aerospace structures or enclosures).
• Experience with design processes including hardware requirements definition, conceptual design, detailed design, verification, and production transition.
• Experience supporting or executing CAM responsibilities (cost, schedule, performance tracking).
• Strong attention to detail, follow‑through, and time management skills.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills for conveying technical content and presenting to internal and external stakeholders.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance within a timeframe established by management.
• Ability to work on site full‑time

Preferred Qualifications

• Cost Account Management (CAM) certification and/or significant CAM experience, especially for hardware or mechanical engineering control accounts.
• Experience developing cost and schedule estimates for hardware/firmware development on DoD or commercial avionics programs.
• Experience measuring hardware or digital technology development progress against baseline estimates and reporting performance.
• Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management and Earned Value Management (EVM) for development programs.
• Experience creating 3D CAD models and Model-Based Definition using Solidworks or similar CAD tools, mechanical drawing practices, including GD&T, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience using an industry‑standard Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system (such as MPLM or equivalent).
• Experience performing structural and thermal analysis of aerospace components and enclosures.
• Experience performing dynamic and static analysis using tools such as NX Motion, ANSYS, or similar FEA/analysis packages.
• Experience designing to GD&T standards and working to aerospace standards (ISO, ASME, Mil‑Spec, NAS, etc.).
• Experience with DO‑254 safety‑critical hardware processes, high‑speed digital design, and/or FPGA/SoC/ASIC implementation environments (VHDL/Verilog, synthesis, timing closure).
• Experience directing multiple development teams or technical workstreams, preferably in avionics or navigation systems.
• Experience leading hardware/firmware or mechanical development efforts, including architecture, design, integration, and test (e.g., avionics, embedded hardware, aerospace structures or enclosures).
• Extensive experience with hardware requirements definition, conceptual design, detailed design, verification, and production transitioning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate design teams and drive technical decisions.
• Demonstrated exceptional communication skills, including ability to brief senior leadership and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing direction and priorities.
• Familiarity with IMUs, inertial navigation systems, and navigation processing.
• Experience managing cost accounts of $10M+ annually in labor.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.