Staff Electronics Integration Engineer

Northrop Grumman

. Familiarize yourself with the design, development, and sustainment of an avionics-related subsystem .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesLead💰 $177,000 - $265,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in avionics and payload systems integration, testing, and troubleshooting, with a strong background in RF-related technologies and compliance with government clearance requirements. Proficient in software architecture and agile methodologies, ensuring effective collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Avionics/Payloads System IntegrationRF-Related Payload SystemsC, C++, And/Or PythonActive US Government Secret ClearanceAgile Scrum Experience

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Hard Skills

Avionics System DevelopmentIntegration TestingRF-Based Test EquipmentSoftware ArchitectureDocker ContainersRHEL 8.10 Or LaterMIL-STD-1553RS-422RS-232IPv4/IPv6

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingTeam CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Spectrum AnalyzersNetwork AnalyzersPower Meters

Certifications & Qualifications

Active US Government Secret ClearanceAbility To Obtain And Maintain US Government Top Secret ClearanceAbility To Obtain And Maintain Special Access Program (SAP) Clearance

Industry Keywords

STEM DisciplineIntegration IssuesSupplier Technical StaffIPTsProgram Schedule

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Familiarize yourself with the design, development, and sustainment of an avionics-related subsystem
Integrate and test avionics and payload systems
Interface directly with supplier technical staff to resolve issues in Northrop Grumman labs
Resolve integration issues by teaming with IPTs and suppliers while meeting program schedules
Work with weapon systems, aperture architecture and integration, advanced signal processing techniques, sensor modeling, survivability techniques, and sensor performance validation as applicable
Travel up to 25% may be required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 9 years of related engineering experience
Practical experience working with RF-related payload systems
Experience interfacing directly with supplier team technical staff to resolve issues in NG labs
Successful history of resolving integration issues with IPTs and suppliers while meeting program schedule
Active US Government Secret Clearance with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation
Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time
Experience in avionics/payloads system integration and test
Familiarity with MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, RS-232, and IPv4/IPv6
Experience with RF-based test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power meters
Experience working on Agile Scrum teams
Experience with C, C++, and/or Python
Layer 2/3 networking experience
Recent experience and proficiency in software architecture, design, implementation, integration, Docker Containers, and RHEL 8.10 or later
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

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