Staff Engineer Electronics (Project Talon)

Overview At Northrop Grumman, our employees work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives worldwide. Our pioneering spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in the nation’s history. Location El Segundo, CA or San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA – full‑time onsite role with up to 25% travel. Relocation Assistance Relocation assistance may be available. Security & Clearance Active DoD Secret clearance required at start. (Background investigation within past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.) Ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program (SAP) and DoD Top Secret clearances. Key Responsibilities Design 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 and report metrics, and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, peers, and leadership. Conduct element design, capability assessment, interface decomposition, verification/validation planning, and mission integration during development. Advise programs as subject‑matter expert, mentor junior engineers, and conduct independent reviews of milestones and technical work products. Support technical business development (proposals, white papers). Oversee technical activities within Mission Systems IPT, ensuring sound engineering processes. Engage customers/end users to translate requirements into deployable products. Perform subsystem trades, analysis of alternatives, modeling, and simulation for mission effects, data, or capabilities (air vehicles, payloads, ground segments, mission planning, CONOPS, DRM, system security, and interfaces). Basic 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 experience. Experience supporting Supplier SSOW, SRD, and scope discussions. Engineering experience on a DoD program. Significant experience in at least two of the following: Technical leadership on DoD development projects System architecture concepts/solutions Performance modeling & simulation Designing 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 solutions Identifying/managing system capabilities, producing architecture artifacts Preparing/reviewing architecture designs and presenting at DoD customer reviews Preferred Qualifications Active DoD Top Secret clearance. Prior SAP or SCI clearance. Significant architecture, design, integration, and test experience. Systems engineering experience (requirements derivation/flow‑down, verification/validation). Experience leading design of mission systems/subsystems. Experience across product lifecycles (R&D, development, production, sustainment). Demonstrated success as an engineering leader over large teams. Exceptional communication skills. Compensation & Benefits Primary Level salary range: $177,000.00 – $265,000.00. Salary determined by scope, responsibilities, and candidate experience. Eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results; vice‑president or director positions may be eligible for long‑term incentives. Comprehensive benefits include retirement and savings plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, and paid time off. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr SwiftCruit