Staff Engineer Hardware

United States-California-San Diegolead

EngineeringSecurity Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and direction for RF/digital hardware sustainment across the program Define and drive hardware test strategies, architectures,

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EngineeringSecurity Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Responsibilities

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→Provide technical leadership and direction for RF/digital hardware sustainment across the program
→Define and drive hardware test strategies, architectures, and equipment roadmaps
→Own high‑impact investigations (RCCAs) and lead cross‑functional teams to resolve complex hardware and test issues
→Analyze hardware and test performance data to identify systemic trends and lead corrective/improvement actions
→Guide the development, verification, and implementation of new or improved test methods, fixtures, and equipment
→Collaborate with systems, software, and manufacturing engineering to ensure robust hardware/software integration
→Mentor and coach engineers and technicians, building capability in troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis
→Establish and maintain product yield targets; drive yield improvement initiatives and report status in program forums
→Support organizational and depot‑level maintenance and technical support at customer and field locations, as needed
→Partner with program management and functional leadership to align hardware sustainment priorities with program objectives

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and a minimum of 11 or more years of related engineering experience; or
Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and a minimum of 9 or more years of related engineering experience; or
PhD in a STEM discipline and a minimum of 7 or more years of related engineering experience
Experience working with classified and unclassified networks, secure data/storage solutions, and government interfaces
Working knowledge of engineering principles, processes, and software/hardware integration
Hands‑on experience performing electrical and RF troubleshooting using equipment such as multimeters, network/spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics, and block diagrams and translate them into test and troubleshooting approaches
Experience assessing test equipment effectiveness (availability, performance, quality) and leading improvement efforts
Analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and technical decision‑making skills on complex hardware issues
Experience leading and influencing cross‑functional teams to work both independently and as part of an integrated product team
Active Government Secret level Security Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance
US Citizenship required

Experience serving as a hardware technical lead or subject‑matter expert on a major program or product line
Experience leading an organization as a manger with direct reports
Experience writing, reviewing, and presenting technical information to internal stakeholders and external customers
MS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with specialization in RF or high‑speed digital design
Knowledge of C, C++, LabVIEW, Python or other scripting languages used in automated test environments
Familiarity with FPGA/VHDL concepts and programming, and their interaction with hardware test and diagnostics
Experience in high‑reliability, aerospace/defense hardware environments (mil/aero standards, environmental test, etc.)
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance

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Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,000.00 - $241,400.00

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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United States-California-San Diego

On-site at the office

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About this job

Pay per year: $161,000–$241,400 a year; 12% above the $180,000 median for Security Engineer jobs on Jobera (622 salaries).
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