El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$177k–$265k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Mission Systems Design, Technical Leadership, System Architecture, Performance Modeling, Simulation
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
Amentum is looking for a qualified Ground Support Equipment Worker in our San Diego, California location. Job Summary: The Ground Support Equipment Worker makes repairs to Ground Support Equipment (GSE) following orders …
Skills: Troubleshooting, Electrical Testing, Preventive Maintenance, Hazardous Materials Handling, Vehicle Maintenance
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
Amentum is looking for a qualified Ground Support Equipment Worker in our San Diego, California location. Job Summary: The Ground Support Equipment Worker makes repairs to Ground Support Equipment (GSE) following orders …
Skills: Troubleshooting, GSE Maintenance, Electrical Testing, Hydraulics, Pneumatics
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$76k–$114k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities …
Skills: Industrial Security, Security Auditing, Personnel Security Clearances, Classified Material Accountability, Security Education
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$92k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Aeronautical Engineering, MBSE, Agile Development, Systems Integration, Requirements Traceability
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$142k–$213k/yr
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Skills: RF Datalinks, SATCOM, Communications Networks, Electronics Design, Systems Integration
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$92k–$171k/yr
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Skills: Aeronautical Engineering, MBSE, Agile Development, Systems Engineering, DOORS
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$90k–$140k/yr
Sayres is seeking an experienced RATT Program Manager in San Diego, CA with a SECRET clearance, verifiable in DISS. Position Summary The RATT Program Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall management, coordination, …
Skills: Propulsion Readiness Assessments, Navy Engineering Operations, Maintenance Program Evaluation, Casualty Report Analysis, Technical Leadership
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$79k–$147k/yr
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Skills: Subcontract Management, Procurement, Supplier Negotiations, Price and Cost Analysis, FAR/DFARS Compliance
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
SCMI1 has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill a vacant Logistician role. The candidate will function in accordance with the equivalent responsibilities of an Engineering Technician IV to p…
Skills: Resource allocation, Scheduling, Technical writing, System validation, Naval engineering
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
SCMI1 has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill a vacant Assessment Director (AD) role. The candidate will function in accordance with the equivalent responsibilities of an Engineering Techn…
Skills: Project Management, Technical Writing, System Validation, Shipboard Surveys, Technical Documentation Audits
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
SCMI1 has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill a vacant Data Entry and Visit Support Team (VST) role. The candidate will function in accordance with the equivalent responsibilities of an En…
Skills: Data Entry, Technical Assistance, Report Generation, Database Administration, MS Access
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
SCMI1 has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill a vacant Data Entry and Visit Support Team (VST) Lead role. The candidate will function in accordance with the equivalent responsibilities of …
Skills: Data Entry, Database Administration, MS Access, SQL, Power Query
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
Dynamis is seeking a Junior Criminal Analyst to be a frontline contributor to one of HSI’s highest-visibility enforcement missions: protecting the integrity of the U.S. workforce through Worksite Enforcement Unit (WSEU) …
Skills: Criminal Analysis, Compliance Auditing, Data Synthesis, Case Management, Legal Research
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$80k–$87k/yr
Job Title: Assistant Director of Facilities Reports To: Director of Facilities Location: University Towers, Granada, Piedra Del Sol at San Diego State University Compensation: $80,000- $87,000 per year and a comprehensiv…
Skills: Facilities Management, Staff Supervision, HVAC Maintenance, Budget Preparation, Contractor Management
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$80k–$87k/yr
Job Title: Assistant Director of Facilities Reports To: Director of Facilities Location: University Towers, Granada, Piedra Del Sol at San Diego State University Compensation: $80,000- $87,000 per year and a comprehensiv…
Skills: Facilities Management, Staff Supervision, HVAC Maintenance, Budget Preparation, Contractor Management
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Structural Design, Seismic Assessment, Dynamic Analysis, Structural Modelling, Nuclear Safety Cases
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Nuclear Safety Management Systems, Governance Frameworks, Assurance Methodologies, Audit Frameworks, Compliance Tools
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
SCMI1 has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the role of Microminiature (2M) and MTR Certification Operator for the United States Navy. The candidate will function in accordance with the …
Skills: 2M Inspections, MTR Certification, Technical Assistance, Compliance Auditing, Readiness Reporting
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
SCMI1 has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill one vacancy as a Calibration Program Auditor for the United States Navy. The employee will function in accordance with the equivalent responsi…
Skills: Gage Calibration, Program Auditing, METCAL, ISO 9000 Lead Auditing, Oxygen Clean Certification
El Segundo, California, United States • On-site
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Responsible for designing mission systems technical baselines and leading trade studies, modeling, and simulation to meet platform requirements. The role involves mentoring junior engineers and translating customer requirements into deployable products.
Requires a STEM degree with 7-12 years of experience depending on the degree level and an active DoD Secret clearance. Candidates must have significant experience in DoD development projects and technical leadership in system architecture or sensing systems.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Staff Electronics Engineer – Mission Systems to support our talented Research and Advanced Development Team in El Segundo, CA or San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA. This full-time, onsite role and requires up to 25% travel.
Responsible for designing mission systems technical baselines (subsystems, components, software) to meet platform requirements. Lead trade studies, technical analysis, modeling & simulation, risk/opportunity management, and support strategic objectives. Decompose system-level requirements, track/report metrics, and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, peers, and leadership.
Mission system element design, capability assessment, interface decomposition, verification/validation planning, and mission integration during development
Advise programs as subject matter expert, mentor junior engineers, conduct independent reviews of milestones and technical work products
Support technical business development (proposals, white papers)
Oversee technical activities within Mission Systems IPT, ensuring sound engineering processes
Engage customers/end users to translate requirements into deployable products
Perform subsystem trades, analysis of alternatives, modeling, and simulation for mission effects, data, or capabilities (including air vehicles, payloads, ground segments, mission planning, CONOPS, DRM, system security, and interfaces)
The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.
Bachelor’s in STEM + 12 years related engineering experience (platform mission systems: mission computing, communications, sensors), OR Master’s in STEM + 10 years related experience, OR PhD in STEM + 7 years related experience
Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (background investigation within past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation)
Ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program (SAP) and DoD Top Secret clearances
Experience supporting Supplier SSOW, SRD, and scope discussions
Engineering experience on a DoD program
Significant experience in at least two of the following:
Technical leadership on DoD development projects
System architecture concepts/solutions
Performance modeling & simulation
Designing systems with COTS/GOTS components for DoD interoperability RF or EO/IR systems for sensing, EW, or communications Non-kinetic effects (cyber operations) DoD cyber requirements, RMF, and solutions
Identifying/managing system capabilities, producing architecture artifacts
Preparing/reviewing architecture designs and presenting at DoD customer reviews
Active DoD Top Secret clearance
Prior SAP or SCI clearance
Significant architecture, design, integration, and test experience
Systems engineering experience (requirements derivation/flow-down, verification/validation)
Experience leading design of mission systems/subsystems
Experience across product lifecycles (R&D, development, production, sustainment)
Demonstrated success as an engineering leader over large teams
Exceptional communication skills
At Northrop Grumman we are invested in the growth and well-being off all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. If you are ready to join us in defining possible, apply now.
Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,000.00The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.
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