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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Staff Systems Engineer- Ship Construction & Sensor Installation - R10217104

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$169K/yr - $254K/yr

8+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer for Ship Construction and Sensor Installation. The role involves providing technical leadership across all phases of U.S. Navy surface combatant construction, ensuring compliance with Navy standards and supporting various stakeholders in shipbuilding processes.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Jesse Ussery

Responsibilities

Advise on all phases of surface ship construction, including structural build, module integration, outfitting, and test events

Evaluate shipbuilder progress, production quality, material readiness, and adherence to Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) specifications

Support design reviews, drawings, work packages, and configuration management activities

Provide expertise on installation, alignment, and integration of major sensors, including:

Radar arrays (e.g., SPY-series, AN/SPS-series)

EO/IR systems

EW/ES systems

Ensure sensor installation meets configuration, EMI/EMC, cooling, power, cyber, and alignment requirements

Support Combat Systems Light-Off (CSLO), testing, and certification events

Serve as a technical advisor to Program Offices (PEOs), shipyards, and fleet stakeholders

Identify risks to schedule, cost, and technical performance; recommend mitigation strategies

Support ship checks, readiness assessments, trials, and milestone reviews (e.g., HM&E Light-Off, Builder’s Trials, Acceptance Trials)

Interpret NAVSEA technical manuals, interface control documents, and ship specifications

Translate operational fleet needs into technical requirements for construction and modernization programs

Ensure ship capabilities align with mission profiles, Combat System requirements, and CONOPS

Qualification

Navy surface ship constructionCombat Systems integrationNAVSEA processesSensor installation requirementsShip trials experienceRisk managementConfiguration managementTechnical leadershipTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, master's degree with 10 years of experience or Ph.D. with 8 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

U.S Citizenship is required

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance

Experience with Navy surface ship construction, modernization, or Combat Systems integration experience

Experience with NAVSEA processes, shipyard production, and sensor/combat system installation requirements

Experience with supporting ship trials, test events, and fleet introduction

Experience with shipyards, OEMs, government engineers, and fleet representatives