Lead Systems Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 152,900 - 229,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer in Warner Robins, GA, to provide technical leadership for our Integrated Mission Solutions team. You will oversee product development and sustainment, ensuring effective execution and mentorship of engineering teams.

The role requires a strong background in electrical or computer engineering, with a minimum of 12 years of experience, and familiarity with DoD programs. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience with relevant degree; or Master's with 10 years, PhD with 8 years.
• Experience leading projects through full lifecycle.
• Must hold or be able to maintain DoD Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain technical ownership of product/system from concept to delivery.
• Lead engineering team through full product lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers in technical domains.
• Generate and update system specifications and test plans.

Skills

Leadership in project lifecycle

Communication of technical concepts

System design and integration

Troubleshooting complex systems

Legacy system modernization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Function generator

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start: No. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Position Summary

Northrop Grumman Defensive Systems has a need for a Staff Systems Engineer to lead a program on our Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) team. In this role, you will provide technical leadership on one or more of our sustainment and modernization programs. This opportunity provides a chance to have direct impact on the product and mission, moving quickly through design decisions, integration, testing, production, and fielding. The position is in Warner Robins, GA and requires on-site daily work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain technical ownership of a product/system, driving development and sustainment from concept to delivery.
• Lead an engineering team through full product lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, prototyping, fabrication, verification testing and sell off.
• Break down tasking, coordinate the workload and assignments of a team, and drive execution of engineering tasks.
• Maintain a backlog of tasks and set team priorities in a manner consistent with the program development schedule.
• Act as the primary point of contact for team-related issues and provide regular progress updates, risks and blockers to senior management.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in technical domains, engineering design principles and project execution best practices.
• Perform hands‑on integration and testing of complex systems, including both hardware and software components in development and production environments.
• Generate and update system and sub‑system level specifications, ensure verification traceability, develop test plans, perform analysis of test results and prepare comprehensive reports.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering from an ABET-accredited school with 12 years of relevant experience; Master’s with 10 years; PhD with 8 years.
• Experience in a leadership position, leading a project and/or team through the full program lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, trade studies, prototyping, fabrication, verification testing and sell‑off.
• History of effectively communicating complex technical concepts to project, program, and company management, other technical managers, and customers.
• Experience designing, integrating, troubleshooting and testing complex systems that include hardware and software.
• Experience with legacy system sustainment and modernization, including hardware redesign due to obsolescence.
• Experience with deriving system requirements and developing test plans and procedures.
• Experience with lab test equipment such as function generator, oscilloscope, multimeter, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Experience with Department of Defense programs.
• Must currently hold or be able to maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing or working with program management on scope, schedule and budget.
• Experience with schematic development and circuit card design.
• Experience with MATLAB or equivalent programming/analysis languages.
• Experience working hands‑on with EW, radar, laser or optical systems.
• Experience in performing aircraft functional test.

Salary and Benefits

Primary level salary range: $152,900.00 – $229,300.00. The salary range is a general guideline; the actual offer will consider factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and overall company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for long‑term incentives.

Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.

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.