Staff Systems Engineer (Redondo Beach CA)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer in Redondo Beach, CA to join the Systems Engineering team. You will lead EMI/EMC, E3, and shielding requirements, perform analysis, and oversee formal qualification testing in line with MIL-STD and industry standards.

The role requires a STEM degree with extensive experience and an active Secret clearance (or higher). You will mentor engineers and participate in formal design reviews in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12+ years or Master's with 10+ years or PhD with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Active US Government Secret or higher clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance in a timely manner.
• Preferred: Aerospace/Mechanical/Systems Engineering degree with MBSE experience.
• Experience with MBSE tools and DODAF viewpoints is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Requirements & Architecture: Develop, document, allocate, and maintain tailored EMI/EMC, E3, and grounding/shielding requirements at equipment, sub-system, and system levels.
• Design & Analysis: Perform EMI/EMC/E3 design analysis, interference predictions, shielding effectiveness, and TEMPEST/RF safety evaluations.
• Testing & Verification: Plan and oversee formal qualification testing per MIL-STD and other standards.
• Troubleshooting & Mitigation: Lead root-cause investigations and hands-on lab troubleshooting during integration and test.
• Technical Oversight & Leadership: Mentor junior engineers and represent the Systems Engineering Directorate in program reviews.

Skills

MBSE experience

SysML

Education

Bachelor's of Science in a STEM field with 12+ years experience

Master's Degree in STEM with 10+ years experience

PhD with 8+ years experience

Tools

Cameo Enterprise Architecture

Cameo Magic Draw

Rhapsody

Sparx EA

Enterprise Architect

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE

Secret

TRAVEL

Yes, 10% of the Time

DESCRIPTION

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located is Redondo Beach, CA. Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) transforms breakthrough ideas into mission-ready capabilities through intelligent anticipation. We’re the front-end design engine, defining what comes next. From developing cutting-edge next-generation future aircraft to trailblazing collaborative autonomous platforms, we push the boundaries of technology and forge industry-leading partnerships that set new standards for what’s possible. Our team owns the full lifecycle of advanced concept creation, from visionary early-stage designs and rapid prototyping to high-impact demonstrations and solving the toughest technical challenges in survivability, autonomy, and battle management. We seek curious, adaptable people who thrive on turning intuition into breakthrough solutions. If you’re driven to invent the future, build what’s next, and shape the landscape of national security, this is where you belong.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements & Architecture: Develop, document, allocate, and maintain tailored EMI/EMC, E3, and grounding/shielding requirements at the equipment, sub-system, and system levels.
• Design & Analysis: Perform high-level EMI/EMC/E3 design analysis, circuit-to-system interference predictions, shielding effectiveness calculations, and TEMPEST/RF safety evaluations.
• Testing & Verification: Plan, direct, and oversee formal qualification testing in accordance with military and commercial standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, DO-160, FCC/CISPR).
• Troubleshooting & Mitigation: Lead complex root-cause investigations and hands‑on laboratory troubleshooting for anomalies discovered during integration and test.
• Technical Oversight & Leadership: Provide technical mentorship to junior/mid-level engineers, review test reports/plans, and represent the Systems Engineering Directorate at formal program reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).

Benefits Statement

• We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 12 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 10 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience
• Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Systems Engineering, with experience using Model Based Systems Engineering
• An active US Government Top Secret clearance with experience working on special programs
• Experience with Cameo Enterprise Architecture and the Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
• Experience in the military aerospace development environment is preferred.
• Experience with Cameo Magic Draw or another MBSE tool such as Rhapsody, Sparx EA, and Enterprise Architect.
• Experienced developing various DODAF view artifacts, especially Operational and functional viewpoints, using MBSE tools like Cameo.

Primary Level Salary Range

$177,000.00 - $265,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.