Consulting Systems Engineer- Ship Construction & Sensor Installation - R10217659

Consulting Systems Engineer – Ship Construction & Sensor Installation

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Consulting Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and expertise across all phases of U.S. Navy surface combatant construction, integration, and testing. The SME will advise government and industry partners on shipbuilding processes, combat system and sensor installation requirements, schedule integration, risk management, and system readiness.

• 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 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, EO/IR systems, and EW/ES systems.
• Ensure sensor installation meets configuration, EMI/EMC, cooling, power, cyber, and alignment requirements.
• Support Combat Systems Light‑Off, 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.
• 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.

• 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 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.

• Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.
• 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).

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, 9/80 work schedule, and more.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit