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Northrop Grumman · 12 hours ago

Consulting Systems Engineer- Ship Construction & Sensor Installation

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$169K/yr - $254K/yr

12+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading technology company known for its revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. They are seeking a Consulting Systems Engineer specializing in Ship Construction and Sensor Installation to provide technical leadership and expertise in U.S. Navy surface combatant construction and modernization efforts, ensuring compliance with Navy standards and operational requirements.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.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

Navy surface ship constructionCombat Systems integrationNAVSEA processesSensor installation requirementsShip trials experienceRisk managementTechnical leadershipCommunication skills

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