Staff Engineer – Survivability

Northrop Grumman

. Develop and maintain system requirements .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timePalmdale • California • United StatesLead💰 $194,700 - $292,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Systems Engineering, RF and Antenna functionality, and supplier management, with a strong ability to develop and execute test plans while communicating effectively with stakeholders. Holds an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance and possesses a solid educational background in a STEM discipline.

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Systems EngineeringRF Integration and TestingSupplier ManagementActive U.S. Government Top Secret Security ClearanceTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

RF FunctionalityAntenna DesignElectromagnetic PrinciplesRadar Cross SectionTest Plan DevelopmentTest ExecutionData AnalysisSubsystem ArchitectureProcurement SpecificationsInterface Control Documents

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationTechnical Writing

Tools & Technologies

Mission Systems Integration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in STEMMaster’s Degree in STEMPhD in STEMSpecial Access Program Clearance

Industry Keywords

SurvivabilityLow ObservablesGlobal Supply ChainSupplier DevelopmentSustainment Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain system requirements
Develop subsystem architecture and drawings
Author procurement specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Statements of Work
Manage vendors and subcontractors as part of a Supplier Management Team
Oversee supplier development efforts and capability deliveries
Collaborate with suppliers on sustainment support
Establish and coordinate test plans
Support test execution and conduct post-test data analysis
Support test events in lab or field environments
Communicate risks, issues, and opportunities to internal and external stakeholders
Coordinate internally with Global Supply Chain, Facilities, IT, and Security
Work full-time, on-site at the facility
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 8 years of related engineering experience
Demonstrated depth of knowledge of RF and Antenna functionality, with experience in RF integration and testing
Direct experience in Survivability / Low Observables, applying and extending electromagnetic principles related to Radar Cross Section / RF signature
Experience in Systems Engineering, LRU integration and testing, and supplier management
Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance, with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
Preferred: Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Preferred: MS degree in electrical engineering, physics, or applied mathematics from an ABET accredited university
Preferred: Demonstrated expertise with RF and antenna design, development, integration and test, and/or sustainment
Preferred: Proficiency in Mission Systems integration for Survivable systems
Preferred: Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills
Preferred: Proficiency in developing and executing tests and analyzing test results
Preferred: Technical leadership experience in a dynamic program environment
Preferred: Demonstrated success working with internal support organizations such as Global Supply Chain and Security
Preferred: Demonstrated success building customer intimacy

Benefits

Comp & perks

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