Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago
Principal Mission Payload Systems Engineer - R10212478
Redondo Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $166K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a Principal Mission Payload Systems Engineer to join their team. This role involves advancing space systems through systems engineering, including architecture trade studies, system design analysis, and performance modeling.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supporting new business acquisition and IRAD/technology development initiatives
Defining system architectures, conducting trade studies, and developing specifications
Allocating and validating requirements and contributing to payload performance analysis
Designing modeling and simulation tools for system-level performance evaluation
Leading payload hardware development for space and ground systems integration
Managing subcontractor performance, hardware manufacturing, and integration processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience OR a Masters of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 3+ years of engineering experience OR a Phd in a STEM discipline
Possesses strong leadership qualities, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience designing, integrating, testing and operating optical and/or RF systems
Must have active DoD Top Secret AND the ability and willingness to obtain SCI clearance at time of application
Essential experience in one or more of the following areas: Overhead Infrared (OPIR) system, Electro-Optics, Sensor design, Remote sensing, High energy laser systems, Lasercom systems, Spacecraft system design, Image processing, RF and digital hardware design, Signal detection and estimation, Control Systems, Structures/Dynamics
Preferred
Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
Experience with remote sensing, Space Situational Awareness (SSA), communications or directed energy
Candidates have completed relevant coursework in optics, control systems, remote sensing, lasercom and/or DSP
Experience with baseband and EO/IR sensors, high energy lasers, and/or remote sensing applications
Active TS with SCI clearance at time of application
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedules: For example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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