Senior Principal EW Engineer - Lead Payload Systems

Northrop Grumman Corp.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonuses

Health benefits

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Electronic Warfare Engineer to join our San Diego (Rancho Bernardo) or Palmdale, CA teams.

The role focuses on payload subsystem engineering, with on‑site work and up to 25% travel to support test activities. The candidate will lead readiness activities, perform post‑test analysis, and coordinate with suppliers and SMEs while working within an Integrated Product Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years related experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years related experience.
• Experience with payload systems and systems integration.
• Active TS clearance or eligibility; SCI and SAP clearances may be required.
• Experience working with suppliers and leading cross‑discipline teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for a payloads subsystem and report to the engineering lead and program manager.
• Conduct readiness reviews, site training, test briefs and debriefs.
• Perform post‑test analysis, log review, and defect investigation; troubleshoot hardware/software.
• Support pre‑test activities including test planning and validation of objectives.
• Coordinate anomalies with engineering and supplier SMEs; review service bulletins and discrepancy reports.

Skills

Payload systems

Supplier management

Systems integration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Electronic Warfare Engineer to join our San Diego (Rancho Bernardo) or Palmdale, CA teams.

The role focuses on payload subsystem engineering, with on‑site work and up to 25% travel to support test activities. The candidate will lead readiness activities, perform post‑test analysis, and coordinate with suppliers and SMEs while working within an Integrated Product Team.