Staff Engineer, Survivability & RF Systems

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in California seeks a Staff Engineer - Survivability to design, integrate and test aircraft survivability subsystems for advanced programs. This role requires leading system requirements, architecture, ICDs, and procurement specs, plus coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

A TS clearance and 25% travel are required; on-site work at Palmdale/Rancho Bernardo facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field with 12 years of related engineering experience, or higher degrees with fewer years.
• Active Top Secret clearance; ability to obtain SAP clearance.
• Experience with RF/antenna functionality, RF integration and testing.
• Experience in Survivability / Low Observables and electromagnetic principles related to Radar Cross Section / RF signature.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system requirements; develop sub-system architecture and drawings; author procurement specifications, ICDs, and Statements of Work.
• Manage vendors and subcontractors as part of a Supplier Management Team, with oversight of supplier development efforts and capability deliveries.
• Establish and coordinate test plans, support test execution, and conduct post-test data analysis.
• Communicate risks, issues, and opportunities to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate internally with support organizations such as Global Supply Chain, Facilities, IT and Security.

Skills

RF & Antenna design

RF integration & testing

Survivability / Low Observables

Systems engineering

LRU integration & testing

Supplier management

Technical leadership

Test planning & execution

Technical writing

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in California seeks a Staff Engineer - Survivability to design, integrate and test aircraft survivability subsystems for advanced programs. This role requires leading system requirements, architecture, ICDs, and procurement specs, plus coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

A TS clearance and 25% travel are required; on-site work at Palmdale/Rancho Bernardo facilities.