Staff Electronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman

. Research, design, develop, integrate, and test electronic equipment including power generation, communications, flight controls, networks, radar, navigation, and weapons systems .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $144,900 - $229,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electronic systems design, integration, and testing, with a strong focus on avionics and compliance with military standards. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, manage technical challenges, and ensure adherence to quality and regulatory requirements.

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Electronics Systems DesignQualification and Environmental TestingNuclear and Radiation HardeningAgile Development EnvironmentLabView Data Collection

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Hard Skills

Circuitry MaintenanceAnalog and Digital ComputersPower Generation SystemsFlight Control SystemsRadar SystemsNavigation SystemsWeapons SystemsCost Account ManagementEarned Value ManagementTechnical Problem Analysis

Soft Skills

MentoringCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical Communication

Tools & Technologies

LabViewElectronic Modeling Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

US Government Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) Clearance

Industry Keywords

AvionicsEnvironmental TestingNuclear ComplianceEMIReliabilityLogisticsAirborne Platform Integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, design, develop, integrate, and test electronic equipment including power generation, communications, flight controls, networks, radar, navigation, and weapons systems
Maintain complex circuitry components, analog and digital computers, and LRU/SRUs
Report technical status, challenges, impacts, and mitigations to Chief Engineers, EI&E Directors, and Program Management
Serve as Responsible Engineer, supplier technical interface, and focal Avionics representative for integration support
Oversee and mentor responsible and lower-level engineers
Monitor activities across contracts for adherence to development, sustainment, hardware design, and qualification activities
Support cross-functional integration and verification/validation activities
Provide technical status and assessment to program leadership and customers
Assess cost and schedule impacts of technical decisions
Ensure adherence to processes, best practices, policies, procedures, and quality standards
Coordinate with engineering and program management to meet statement of work and technical requirements
Coordinate with the Technical Review Board on change packages
Support technical interchange meetings and program reviews
Assist in resolving technical program engineering challenges
Coordinate across programs and functions for operational efficiencies
Analyze complex problems and develop solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 8 years of related experience
Strong understanding of electronics systems
Knowledge and experience with qualification and environmental testing required for flight equipment
Familiarity with Nuclear, EMI, Reliability and Logistics technical disciplines
Airborne platform integration requirements experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Strong understanding of nuclear and radiation hardening requirements and testing
Experience with LabView or other data collection and electronic modeling tools
Working knowledge of Earned Value and Cost Account Management principles
Experience in an Agile development environment
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
Overtime eligibility may be available
Shift differential may be available
Discretionary bonus may be available
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business