Sr. Staff Electronics Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: April 1, 2026

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. 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr. Staff Electronics Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our Melbourne, FL or San Diego, CA sites. This role will serve as the definitive technical authority for all aspects of engineering on all program elements (systems engineering/hardware/software/support/test) and leads a multi-disciplined engineering team managing the technical performance of the program meeting cost and schedule requirements including subcontracted elements. The successful candidate should possess some familiarization of SMS/S&RE-related hardware and software requirements and in the definition, design, integration, test, and certification (end-to-end development) and operation of SMS and S&RE. The successful candidate some experience preparing detailed requirements specifications, statements of work, test plans and procedures, certification plans and procedures, performance reports, etc., related to these governing standards. The Electronic Engineer will be responsible for: Providing oversight for requirements development, hardware/software design, verification, and validation activities. Ensures that the program is adhering to sound engineering processes in the development, production, test, and sustainment of products for our customers and follows compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards. Ensures horizontal integration of the best engineering practices. Ensures the execution of program statement of work. Regularly takes a leadership role in providing insight and knowledge transfer to others on internal and external technical solutions to solve complex problems. Demonstrated ability to formally present technical solutions to senior leadership. Be the technical liaison to the program manager and the technical point of contact to the customer. Support the program manager in risk and opportunity management by identifying and owning risks associated with system performance. Provides technical leadership, direction and mentoring to other technical employees in the application of systems engineering principles, tools, and techniques to achieve practical end results. Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product that has a direct impact on the Program and Operating Unit. ? Basic Qualifications: Sr. Staff Electronics Engineer (T06): Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 14 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 12 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. (STEM) AND 10 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) - needed to start. Experience in a technical leadership and technical management roles – inclusive of technical baseline management (including product support), leading and ensuring major technical reviews (SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR), safety of flight and airworthiness approval, and technical risk, TPMs, and opportunity management. Experience integrating software as a service (SAAS) Knowledge of electromagnetics in the RF spectrum (VHF through Ka bands) Knowledge of system engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and flow-down, specification derivation and interface control documentation Experience engaging directly with internal and external technical and programmatic representatives Familiarity with leading large technical proposals and the ability to lead the customer through reviews of technical performance. Ability to Travel Occasionally (6-8 trips/year). Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated technical leadership skills, decisiveness, and ability to make sound technical judgments with limited information. Strong collaboration skills with experience working across industry partners and customer community, with strong communication skills. Ability to motivate and guide teams and activities without having formal “ownership” of the staff supporting those activities. Experience designing, developing, integrating, and/or testing RF equipment for airborne platforms Demonstrated ability to assimilate new concepts quickly and independently and work in a self-directed manner Experience designing, developing, integrating, and/or testing EW or Radar subsystems for airborne platforms Experience with RF antenna and component design and performance analysis Experience in model-based systems engineering using Cameo or similar SysML tools Experience with generating and managing requirements in DOORs Experience in performance analysis using MATLAB and Excel or similar tools Familiarity with Atlassian collaboration tool set (Jira and Confluence) Experience with developing supplier documentation, performance-based specifications, and statements of work Experience building supplier evaluation criteria and experience in conducting technical evaluations, documenting results and selection Primary Level Salary Range: $166,500.00 - $249,700.00 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.

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