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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Sr. Staff Electronics Engineer - Payloads - R10216176

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$193K/yr - $289K/yr

9+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company, seeking a Sr. Staff Electronics Engineer - Payloads to join their team supporting the RQ-4 Global Hawk Program. The role involves providing technical leadership in radar payloads, mentoring junior engineers, and acting as the primary technical liaison with various stakeholders.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the definitive expert on radar payloads, advising customers, suppliers, and integrated product teams (IPTs)

Coordinate inputs and secure buy-in from all stakeholders for design and support strategies

Conveys complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Resolve complex sensor performance, stability, reliability, and repair-turn-around issues through root-cause analysis

Develop alternative approaches that reduce field return rates and shorten repair cycles

Design new support equipment, procedures, and processes to improve fault isolation, troubleshooting precision, accuracy, and efficiency

Direct troubleshooting test points and part removal strategies to support sustainment

Review and define requirements for new payload capabilities and integration of supporting functions

Mentor junior payload engineers and facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions

Create and disseminate best-practice guides and technical materials for payload troubleshooting, sustainment, and development

Act as the primary technical liaison for USAF, NATO, key partners and suppliers

Provide 24/7 real-time support via the Operations Support Center, answering calls and delivering troubleshooting dispositions for fielded systems

Prepare and deliver technical and non-technical work products and presentations to senior leadership

Qualification

Radar Payloads ExpertiseSensor Systems KnowledgeTechnical LeadershipProblem SolvingMentorshipInnovationCustomer RelationsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor of Science in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field and 14 years related engineering experience to include a background in radar payloads and related sensor systems, or Masters of Science in a STEM field and 12 years experience to include a background in radar payloads and related sensor systems or PhD in a STEM field and 9 years experience to include a background in radar payloads and related sensor systems

Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance with a background investigation completed within the past 6 years or currently in a Continuous Evaluation (CE) process

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs