8d ago
$114,000.00 - $171,000.00/yr

Principal/ Sr. Principal Data Center Electronics Engineer

United States-California-San Diegosenior
EngineeringElectronics Engineer
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Operations Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain servers (Dell servers), networking gear (Cisco servers and Cisco network devices),

Requirements Summary

Principal: Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology,

Technical Tools
EngineeringElectronics Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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 Principal/ Sr. Principal Data Center Electronics Engineer to join our team in either San Diego (Rancho Bernardo).The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.

Responsibilities

~1 min read
  • →Infrastructure Operations
    • →Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain servers (Dell servers), networking gear (Cisco servers and Cisco network devices), data storage hardware (NetApp storage solutions), and power distribution units.
    • →Configure and manage virtualized environments using VMware vCenter and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).
  • →Capacity Planning
    • →Monitor resource utilization, forecast growth, and recommend upgrades or consolidations.
  • →Automation & Scripting
    • →Develop, deploy, and maintain robust automated deployment scripts to streamline infrastructure provisioning through Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
    • →Implement and manage infrastructure configuration using tools such as Ansible or Terraform.
  • →Incident Management
    • →Lead Tier 2/3 support to end users and Engineering Product Teams (IPTs), perform root cause analysis, and document remediation steps which could include defect resolution or system enhancement efforts.
  • →Change Management
    • →Execute hardware refreshes, firmware upgrades, and network architecture.
    • →Maintain comprehensive documentation for COTS hardware/software, including configuration matrices, release procedures, and system compatibility mapping.
  • →Security & Compliance
    • →Apply hardening standards, conduct vulnerability scans, and support audits to maintain ATO.
  • →Collaboration
    • →Work closely with the tenants, Tenant Solutions Architecture, and Lab Ops to align physical resources with virtual workloads across all environments.

Requirements

~2 min read
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

  • Certification(s) in Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Network+ CE/Security+ CE, CEH, CASP+, CISM, and/or CISSP

  • Experience with Cisco UCS, Cisco networking devices, and networking

  • Knowledge of storage technologies (NetApp)

  • Knowledge of containers (Docker) and container management (Kubernetes)

  • Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines in Gitlab in support of IaC

  • Active Top Secret DoD Clearance with previous or current program access

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
United States-California-San Diego
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

About this job

Pay per year
$114,000–$171,000 a year
7% below the $153,946 median for Electronics Engineer jobs on Jobera (77 salaries).
Posted
8 days ago
Employer
has 5,318 open jobs on Jobera.

Listing Details

Posted
October 14, 2026
First seen
October 17, 2026
Last seen
October 22, 2026

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Principal/ Sr. Principal Data Center Electronics Engineer$114,000.00 - $171,000.00