Northrop Grumman Australia · 3 weeks ago
Consulting Systems Engineer- Ship Construction & Sensor Installation
United States-Maryland-Baltimore
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $254K/yr
12+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in defense technology, seeking a Consulting Systems Engineer specializing in Ship Construction and Sensor Installation. The role involves providing technical leadership and expertise across all phases of U.S. Navy surface combatant construction, ensuring compliance with technical standards and program objectives.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Required
Bachelor's degree with 16+ years of experience, master's degree with 14+ years of experience or Ph.D. with 12+ 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
Preferred
Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields
A current / active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher
Prior experience with a Navy Program Office (e.g., PEO Ships, PEO IWS)
Background as a Navy Combat Systems Officer, Systems Test Officer, ET/FC/AE/OS/GM Chief or Senior Engineer
Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Life and disability insurance
Company paid holidays
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase