Deputy Mission Systems Engineering Integration and Test Lead - Staff Engineer Systems
Listed on 2026-02-03
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electrical Engineering
Overview
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret
TRAVEL:
No
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.
We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they re making history.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, Maryland is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to be the Deputy Mission Systems Engineering Integration and Test Integrated Product Team Lead and Cost Account Manager (Deputy MSEIT IPT Lead/CAM) for a Production Space RADAR Payload program.
As the Deputy Mission SEIT IPT Lead/CAM, you will report to the MSEIT IPT Lead for all Active RF programs in Space Systems – Baltimore and lead the MSEIT organization for one of the portfolio s programs for a next-gen Space RADAR. The Mission SEIT team is responsible for the:
Systems Engineering Process
System Level Requirements and Verification
Requirement Derivation to Segments/Elements
System Level Performance Analysis
Tasking and Processing Algorithm Development and Implementation
System I&T and End-to-End Test
On-Orbit Vehicle Checkout
This exciting role offers the chance to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and complex space systems!
In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams for all mission elements, including ground system tasking and processing, RADAR payload, Space Vehicle (bus), and on-orbit operations to innovate and improve mission capabilities. This position offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of aerospace innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in space technology.
You will also be responsible for the Cost Account Manager (CAM) duties, including monitoring spending rate, organizing 3-month increment planning across the MSEIT team, supervising task milestone progress, and weekly reporting of quantifiable backup data (QBD).
Basic QualificationsBachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) curriculum with 12 years relevant experience; 10 years with MS Degree; 7 years with PhD
System Requirements Development and Verification
Mission Systems Engineering Experience
5 years of Technical Team Leadership Experience
Full Program Life-cycle Experience
Cost Account Management Experience
Experience with Atlassian Tools, including Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Git, etc.
United States Citizenship
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application
, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access and Polygraph.
BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineer
Experience with ESA (Electronically Scanned Array) Antennas, RADARs, and Space Sensor System Payloads for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Targeting Missions
Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate s experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a…
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