Radar Electronics Engineer - Secret Clearance, Hybrid

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO for vacation and personal business

Overtime

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Long Term Incentives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer – Radar in San Diego, CA, onsite with potential hybrid work. You will support radar sensor integration, provide technical oversight, and manage risk across the radar program. Travel up to 25% and collaboration across teams are expected.

Required is a STEM degree with 5+ years (or Master’s 3+; PhD 1+) and strong MATLAB/Python, data analysis, Linux skills. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related experience, or Master’s with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year.
• Strong communication skills, organization, and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with coding/scripting languages (MATLAB, Python).
• Experience with data analysis, system integration, and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities on the Radar team to build and integrate the Radar sensor on aircraft and ground systems.
• Provide technical oversight and reviews of engineering from Radar suppliers.
• Help manage technical risks, opportunities, and issues.
• Support reporting of status and tasks to IPT leads and program managers.
• Research, design, develop, test, and sustain Radar-related electronics and systems.
• Support testing and integration in lab and production facilities.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Data analysis

System integration

Linux

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master’s in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Wireshark

Network Analysis

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer – Radar in San Diego, CA, onsite with potential hybrid work. You will support radar sensor integration, provide technical oversight, and manage risk across the radar program. Travel up to 25% and collaboration across teams are expected.

Required is a STEM degree with 5+ years (or Master’s 3+; PhD 1+) and strong MATLAB/Python, data analysis, Linux skills. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential for this role.