Staff Engineer Electronics (Project Talon)

Staff Electronics Engineer – Mission SystemsAt 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Staff Electronics Engineer – Mission Systems to support our talented Research and Advanced Development Team in El Segundo, CA or San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA. This full-time, onsite role and requires up to 25% travel.Responsible for designing mission systems technical baselines (subsystems, components, software) to meet platform requirements. Lead trade studies, technical analysis, modeling & simulation, risk/opportunity management, and support strategic objectives. Decompose system-level requirements, track/report metrics, and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, peers, and leadership.Mission system element design, capability assessment, interface decomposition, verification/validation planning, and mission integration during developmentAdvise programs as subject matter expert, mentor junior engineers, conduct independent reviews of milestones and technical work productsSupport technical business development (proposals, white papers)Oversee technical activities within Mission Systems IPT, ensuring sound engineering processesEngage customers/end users to translate requirements into deployable productsPerform subsystem trades, analysis of alternatives, modeling, and simulation for mission effects, data, or capabilities (including air vehicles, payloads, ground segments, mission planning, CONOPS, DRM, system security, and interfaces)The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.Bachelor's in STEM + 12 years related engineering experience (platform mission systems: mission computing, communications, sensors), OR Master's in STEM + 10 years related experience, OR PhD in STEM + 7 years related experienceActive DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (background investigation within past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation)Ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program (SAP) and DoD Top Secret clearancesExperience supporting Supplier SSOW, SRD, and scope discussionsEngineering experience on a DoD programSignificant experience in at least two of the following:Technical leadership on DoD development projectsSystem architecture concepts/solutionsPerformance modeling & simulationDesigning systems with COTS/GOTS components for DoD interoperability RF or EO/IR systems for sensing, EW, or communications Non-kinetic effects (cyber operations) DoD cyber requirements, RMF, and solutionsIdentifying/managing system capabilities, producing architecture artifactsPreparing/reviewing architecture designs and presenting at DoD customer reviewsActive DoD Top Secret clearancePrior SAP or SCI clearanceSignificant architecture, design, integration, and test experienceSystems engineering experience (requirements derivation/flow-down, verification/validation)Experience leading design of mission systems/subsystemsExperience across product lifecycles (R&D, development, production, sustainment)Demonstrated success as an engineering leader over large teamsExceptional communication skillsAt Northrop Grumman we are invested in the growth and well-being off all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. If you are ready to join us in defining possible, apply now.