San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$92k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportu…
Skills: Ground system architecture, UAV command and control, Python, Systems engineering, Network storage
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Earned Value Management, Control Account Management, Avionics, Aeronautical Engineering, Cost Analysis
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$142k–$213k/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: Modeling and simulation, Systems engineering, MATLAB, Simulink, Python
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$92k–$138k/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: Systems engineering, Requirements development, Verification and validation, Interface control, Python
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$48/hr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Software engineering, Computer science, Computer engineering, Electrical engineering, Troubleshooting
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$76k–$141k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: Data analysis, Estimating, Proposal development, Cost modeling, Scheduling
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$92k–$138k/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: Systems engineering, Requirements development, Verification and validation, Interface control, Python
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$90k–$105k/yr
Position Summary The Director of Housing & Supportive Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for City Heights CDC's housing stability, Resident Services, eviction prevention, supportive services…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Program Management, Real Estate Development, Budget Management, Contract Compliance
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$84k–$151k/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: Systems engineering, Cybersecurity, System integration, Technical planning, Risk analysis
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$98k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Systems engineering, Interface control documents, Risk management, Defect analysis, Cross-functional collaboration
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$93k–$171k/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: Electrical engineering, Vehicle subsystems, Aircraft design, Hydraulic systems, System integration
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$76k–$144k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-09-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-SAN DIEGO-SD1 ~ 8650 Balboa Ave ~ SAN ANTONIO BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The a…
Skills: Systems engineering, Hardware integration, Software integration, Test planning, Troubleshooting
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$49k–$55k/yr
Requisition Number: 30162 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $49,289.00 - $55,120.00 Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain Level of Experience: Mid This opport…
Skills: Mechanical maintenance, Shipboard repair, Galley equipment maintenance, Laundry equipment maintenance, Mess-decks equipment maintenance
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$84k–$88k/yr
Description The San Diego State University Political Science Department seeks to hire a tenure-track [assistant] professor with expertise in public law to begin Fall 2027. We seek scholars pursuing an innovative, sustain…
Skills: Public law, Political science, Research agenda, Teaching, Mentoring
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
Yulista Integrated Solutions LLC Regular ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Adherence to service guidance, aviation standards, engineering drawings/blueprints, and company standard operating procedures (SOP).Performs inspections of mai…
Skills: Aviation maintenance, Quality inspection, Airworthiness, Non-destructive testing, AS9100
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$175k–$263k/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: Earned Value Management, Program planning, Scheduling, Microsoft Project, Cost analysis
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$18/hr
AVER is a fast-growing SDVOSB that has achieved significant revenue growth over the past 5 plus years with much of our work focused on Data Analytics, Mission Support, IT Modernization and Biometrics. AVER is seeking Ten…
Skills: Fingerprint analysis, Biometrics, Data analytics, Microsoft Office, Forensic science
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$108k–$195k/yr
The Undersea Systems Division at Leidos currently has an opening for a Mission Integrator for Unmanned Vehicles Systems Engineer to work at a customer site in San Diego, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to apply advan…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Naval Engineering, Test And Evaluation, Maritime Operations, Systems Integration
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$150k–$180k
NOW HIRING · ON-SITE · FULL TIME Senior Operations Research Analyst Navy Warfighting Analysis | Theater Undersea Warfare | Norfolk, VA Location Clearance Schedule Travel NSA Hampton Roads / Naval Station No…
Skills: Operations research, Operations analysis, Predictive analytics, Optimization, Stochastic modeling
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$142k–$213k/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: Requirements engineering, System decomposition, Traceability, Verification and validation, Interface control documents
San Diego, California, United States • Hybrid
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The candidate will develop next-generation ground system solutions, including defining interfaces, standards, and security requirements. They will also lead trade studies, manage subcontractor teams, and write Python scripts for configuration verification and troubleshooting.
Candidates must hold a STEM degree and possess relevant engineering experience ranging from 0 to 5 years depending on the level and degree type. Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret clearance.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Engineer/Principal Engineer Electronics - Ground System Architect/Integrator to our team in San Diego, California.
This candidate will be responsible for the development of next generation ground system solutions within the Aeronautics Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT).
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. Once established in role, the position could potentially offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion. This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
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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