Science & Research Jobs in El Segundo, CA (Now Hiring) — 628 open — Page 5
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.
Senior Staff Chief Engineer - Future Aircraft
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$193k–$289k/yr
Senior+
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Systems engineering, Technical leadership, Air vehicle design, Rapid prototyping, Project management
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Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer (Solar Array and Battery)– Satellites Systems
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$111k–$183k/yr
Senior$39B raised
Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer (Solar Array and Battery)– Satellites Systems Company: The Boeing Company The Integrated Design Engineering Organization is seeking a highly motivated Satellite Solar Array and Bat…
Skills: Mechanical design, Solar array technology, Battery technology, Creo, Autocad
Survivability Engineer - Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on nation…
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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, Modeling and simulation, MATLAB, Python, C++
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Systems engineering, Technical leadership, Air vehicle conceptual design, Research and development, Rapid prototyping
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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, Modeling and simulation, MATLAB, Python, C++
2027 Signal Processing and Artificial Intelligence Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$90k–$140k/yr
Entry level$7M raised
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Skills: Signal processing, Artificial intelligence, Digital communications, Machine learning, Python
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RF/Microwave Electrical Engineers – (Lead, Senior, or Principal)
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$146k–$285k/yr
Senior+$39B raised
RF/Microwave Electrical Engineers – (Lead, Senior, or Principal) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space, & Security (BDS) is hiring multiple RF/Microwave Electrical Engineers – (Lead, Senior, or Principal) to …
Mission Assurance Engineer, PMP - Millennium Space Systems
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$99k–$176k/yr
Mid level$39B raised
Mission Assurance Engineer, PMP - Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused …
Skills: Mission assurance, Parts materials and processes, Spacecraft systems, Materials science, Metallurgy
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Skills: Space architecture design, Optimization techniques, Orbital mechanics, Python, C
Sr. Communication Sys Engineer, Modeling and Simulation
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$151k–$205k/yr
Senior$67M raised
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Skills: System-level modeling, Simulation, Orbital mechanics, MATLAB, C++
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Skills: Orbital mechanics, Astrodynamics, Trajectory design, Trajectory optimization, Flight mechanics
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Systems engineering, Technical leadership, Air vehicle conceptual design, Vehicle technology development, Prototype development
Structural Analysis Engineer, Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$91k–$183k/yr
Senior$39B raised
Structural Analysis Engineer, Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Space, Intelligence and Weapons Systems (SI&WS), Space Mission Systems (SMS) Organizatio…
Electrophysics Engineer/Scientist – (Experienced, Lead, or Senior)
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$120k–$239k/yr
Senior+$39B raised
Electrophysics Engineer/Scientist – (Experienced, Lead, or Senior) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space, & Security (BDS) is seeking Electrophysics Engineer/Scientist – (Experienced, Lead, or Senior) to join…
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$193k–$289k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Health insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, Savings plan, Paid holidays, Paid time off
Posted 4d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Senior Staff Chief Engineer will lead a multi-disciplinary team in the development and demonstration of advanced air vehicle technologies and systems. They serve as the primary technical authority, ensuring project alignment with engineering standards, cost, and schedule requirements.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a STEM degree with at least 8 to 14 years of relevant professional experience depending on the degree level. An active US Government Secret clearance or higher is required, along with expertise in air vehicle conceptual design and technology development.
Full job description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.
Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) transforms breakthrough ideas into mission-ready capabilities through intelligent anticipation. We’re the front-end design engine, defining what comes next. From developing cutting-edge next-generation future aircraft to trailblazing collaborative autonomous platforms, we push the boundaries of technology and forge industry-leading partnerships that set new standards for what’s possible.
Our team owns the full lifecycle of advanced concept creation, from visionary early-stage designs and rapid prototyping to high-impact demonstrations and solving the toughest technical challenges in survivability, autonomy, and battle management. We seek curious, adaptable people who thrive on turning intuition into breakthrough solutions. If you’re driven to invent the future, build what’s next, and shape the landscape of national security, this is where you belong.
R&AD has an opening for a Senior Staff Chief Engineer to join our Future Aircraft Operating Unit (OU) located in Redondo Beach or El Segundo, CA.
In this role, the successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team executing research & development projects within the Future Aircraft OU. This team conceives, develops, demonstrates, and transitions cutting-edge new air vehicle technologies, aircraft designs, and air weapons systems concepts. Activities within the OU span the spectrum from applied research through flying experimental prototypes, spanning a broad range of flight regimes and mission applications including air mobility, air combat, ISR, and reusable hypersonics.
Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Serve as the technical authority for the OU, providing technical direction and leadership to internally funded and contracted activities
Serve as the focal point for definition and control of technical requirements, and ensure technical coordination and horizontal integration across projects
Serve as the principal technical interface with the customer and company senior leadership
Ensure that programs adhere to sound engineering principles and comply with relevant company policies, procedures, and quality standards
Oversee and ensure technical performance measures are being met by the Engineering team within allocated cost and schedule resources
Serve as the chairperson of the Technical Review Board (TRB)
Support program managers in risk and opportunity management by identifying and owning risks associated with technical performance
Provide technical leadership, direction and mentoring to technical contributors in the application of systems engineering principles, tools, and techniques to achieve practical end results
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding ourselves and others accountable to meet our commitments. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and 14 years related professional/military experience; OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a related STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience
Professional experience related to air vehicle conceptual design, vehicle technology development and demonstration, or aircraft prototype development and experimental testing.
Experience integrating multiple engineering specialties and experience working across multiple Business Units within a company, as well as with industry partners and customer community
Active US Government Secret clearance or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Ability to obtain SAP and TS / SCI Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications:
Active DoD Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance, one or more SAP clearances
Familiarity with US Government customer community in one or more relevant areas
Experience across multiple phases of program lifecycle, including business development, business acquisition, research & development, production and sustainment.
Experience as a Chief Engineer or technical lead with the planning and execution of technical design and integration tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all technical requirements
Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain, ambiguous or difficult situations
Excellent organizational and written communication skills, as well as project management planning and presentation skills
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Primary Level Salary Range: $192,800.00 - $289,200.00The 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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc. is a company based out of 12011 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, Virginia, United States.
Offices: 12011 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, Virginia 20190, US
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