Electronics Engineer, Payloads Subsystems – Top Secret

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks an Electronics Engineer – Payloads Subsystems in San Diego, CA or Palmdale, CA. The role requires a self-starter capable of working in an Integrated Product Team, providing crucial engineering support for payloads subsystems.

On-site work is required with travel up to 25%. The candidate will report to the subsystem engineering technical lead and program manager, performing readiness reviews, test planning, and defect analysis while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of experience; or a Master’s degree in STEM with related experience.
• Experience with payload systems and systems integration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US government clearances (Top Secret, SCI, SAP).

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for a payloads subsystem within an IPT construct.
• Lead readiness reviews, test briefs, and coordination with test directors.
• Analyze test data, troubleshoot hardware/software, and investigate defects.
• Coordinate anomalies with engineering and supplier SMEs; track discrepancies.

Skills

Payload systems

Systems integration

Supplier management

Clearance coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM (alternative)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks an Electronics Engineer – Payloads Subsystems in San Diego, CA or Palmdale, CA. The role requires a self-starter capable of working in an Integrated Product Team, providing crucial engineering support for payloads subsystems.

On-site work is required with travel up to 25%. The candidate will report to the subsystem engineering technical lead and program manager, performing readiness reviews, test planning, and defect analysis while coordinating with