Staff Engineer - Survivability (California)

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

3d • $194,700 - $292,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Staff Engineer - Survivability for its team in Palmdale, California, or Rancho Bernardo, California. The role supports advanced programs and requires broad technical knowledge and experience in the development and procurement of aircraft survivability subsystem design, integration, testing, and support. The position is full-time and on-site; remote, hybrid, and telework arrangements are not available. Travel up to 25% may be required. An active Top Secret clearance is required at the start, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain SAP clearance within a reasonable time as determined by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; or a PhD in a STEM discipline and 8 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 enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Ability to work full-time on-site at the facility.

Nice To Haves

• 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 interaction and collaboration with a multi-disciplined team and customers.
• Proficiency in developing and executing tests and analyzing test results.
• Technical leadership experience in a dynamic program environment.
• Demonstrated success working with internal support organizations such as Global Supply Chain and Security.
• Demonstrated success building customer intimacy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system requirements, develop subsystem architecture and drawings, and author procurement specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Statements of Work.
• Manage vendors and subcontractors as part of a Supplier Management Team, overseeing supplier development efforts and capability deliveries and collaborating with suppliers on sustainment support.
• Establish and coordinate test plans, support test execution, and conduct post-test data analysis. Test events may take place in a laboratory 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior